2007 Cliff Lede Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Wine Cellars
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Bright ruby-red. Sweet black raspberry, violet and rose petal aromas are complemented by deeper-pitched notes of chocolate and earth plus a sexy sweetening influence of oak. Plush, thick and fine-grained but not heavy; a compellingly dense, full wine with clear elements of Stags Leap District earth, mocha and brown spices. A wonderfully opulent, compellingly sweet wine with a long finish featuring big, ripe, dusty tannins and excellent length. This wine will yet improve and gain in clarity as it absorbs more of its baby fat. (ST)
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Robert Parker
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A cool and linear red with deep dark fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Hints of mint and mineral too. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Impressive for this vintage. Better in 2019.
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry reveals a rather inky, bluish/purple color. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, this wine is super-youthful and still tastes somewhat like a barrel sample. It’s bursting with upside potential. Inky purple to the rim, with notes of crème de cassis, black cherry liqueur, licorice, spice and a touch of vanilla, this is a full-bodied, concentrated and an utterly profound wine that may represent the greatest wine that Cliff Lede has made to date. Forget it for another 5-6 years and drink it over the following 30 years. (RP)
Another highlight in this range, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry hits the palate with serious intensity. Juicy, ripe and opulent throughout, the 2013 is super-expressive, but also quite young. Give it a few years to fully come together. This is the most overt of Lede Cabernets. (AG)