2022 Cliff Lede 'Rhythm' Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
From the gravelly slopes of Stags Leap, Rhythm strikes the perfect balance between finesse and power. Crafted from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, it spent 21 months in 86% new French oak, gaining polish and depth. Aromas of cassis, kirsch, sandalwood, mint, and pencil shavings lead to a plush palate layered with dark fruit, cigar box, and loamy minerality. 96 Points Wine Independent, 95 Points James Suckling & Wine Enthusiast—refined Napa elegance worth savoring now or cellaring for years.
Since founding his namesake winery in 2002, Cliff Lede has put every emphasis on creating a world-class wine estate. With 60 acres under vine throughout the Stags Leap District, a state-of-the-art winemaking facility and a team that includes famed viticulturist David Abreu and winemaker Chris Tynan, every detail has been considered in an attempt to take Bordeaux varietals to a whole new level. A rock and roll attitude that harnesses the energy and spark of the New World while channeling values of the great Old World winemaking properties, his wines are intrinsically connected to the land with a fresh view point that is both progressive and timely. The wine world is changing, and Cliff Lede and his team are at the forefront of the movement.