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Friday, October 30, 2020

Cliff Lede does it again with the brilliant 2017 Poetry






Cliff Lede does it again with the brilliant 2017 Poetry
2017 Cliff Lede Poetry Stag's Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon....$266.99* 
*6 Pack case pricing available
The flagship is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry, which is based on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, and the balance Merlot. Straight-up awesome notes of black raspberries, blueberries, smoked tobacco, violets, spice box, and gravelly earth as well as a bloody, meaty character all emerge from this magical wine. With full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, it doesn't have the sheer opulence of the 2016 or 2015 yet shows a more classical, elegant, style that still packs ample richness and depth. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for 20 years or more. It's a candidate for the wine of the vintage and is an incredible achievement for this team. Bravo.
Rated 99/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 98/100 The Wine Advocate



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