Similar to my previous notes on this wine 6+ months ago. Hasn't changed too much except that it appears to have softened a bit, which is a little unusual given the BTK pedigree. On PnP it was a…
PnP with extremely tight red and purple berry fruits, black and red licorice, river rock, and a hint of vanilla. Very constrained and linear at first, with a chalky grip that would not let go for the…
Lighter notes of pineapple, apple, lemongrass, and flint/chert. Not especially complex or gleaming with any sort of notable flavor depth. A fine drink for a hot spring day in Napa Valley, but nothing…
A little better than the 2011 Cliff Lede Stags Leap Cabernet, but just barely. A 2012 Cliff Lede Stags Leap Cabernet was much better than either of the 2011s tasted alongside it.
Tasted alongside a Cliff Lede 2012 Stags Leap Cabernet and a 2011 High Fidelity. This was the weakest of the trio, with a thin and watery mouthfeel, lacking viscosity and depth. Some red currant and…
Same as my specific notes from 2/12/2016. Not surprisingly, this wine bested a 2011 Cliff Lede Stags Leap Cabernet and a 2011 Cliff Lede High Fidelity.
PnP with notes of red and purple berry fruit, red and black currant, cocoa powder, and chalk. Not filling in much on the mid-palate and a bit of a bite on the finish. Into the decanter it went.
Same as my CT notes from 2 weeks ago. Good; not exceptional. Fairly one-dimensional at the end of it all. Doesn't compare to the other Cliff Lede wines by a long shot. Better to invest in some of the…
Exact same notes as 09/18/2015. PnP and it drinks well right out of the chute. A little heavy on the plum (just a touch grapey after a couple of hours). A short-term drinker for sure. A good Thursday…
Tasted at Cliff Lede alongside the 2012 BTK, Beautiful Generation, and High Fidelity. All wines were double decanted through a Vinturi four hours prior to my tasting.
Tasted at Cliff Lede alongside the 2012 BTK, Beautiful Generation, and Howell Mountain. All wines were double decanted through a Vinturi four hours prior to my tasting.
Tasted at Cliff Lede alongside the 2012 Beautiful Generation, Howell Mountain, and High Fidelity. The Beckstoffer To Kalon was #1 of the quartet of wines. All wines were double-decanted with a…
Initial PnP with tight, restrained notes of deep red and purple berries, dark red currant, black cherry, red licorice, cassis, and wood spice. Finished with a subtle chalky grip, nicely clamping on…
Initial notes of purple and black fruits, blackberry, dark plum, black licorice, chocolate, and a hint of asphalt. A ripe, fruity style, similar to a number of 2012 entry level Cabernets.
