2005 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District - USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District (8/21/2019)
– decanted 50 min. before initial taste –
– tasted non-blind over 2 to 3 hours –
NOSE: a bit high-toned; noticeable oak; no funk or pencil shavings; mixture of ripe red/purple fruits; typical Cabernet Sauvignon blackberry aroma.
BODY: lots of sediment present; black-garnet color of great depth; slight bricking throughout; full bodied.
TASTE: plush; some very fine tannin; alcohol a little noticeable; very big; very ripe; hint of incense; medium-low acidity; age simply hasn’t done much for this wine; Drink Now.
50, 5, 11, 15, 7 = (88 pts.)