Region: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA

Vintage: 2015

Composition: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc

History: Established in 2002 by Cliff Lede, Lede Family Wines presents a diverse portfolio of small-production wines with an unmistakable sense of place. Cliff Lede Vineyards, on 60 acres in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap district, is known for its elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, Poetry, is made on the steep hillside part of the estate.

Tasting Notes:

Nose of fresh red and black currents, wild blackberries and a perfumed aroma of violets and lavender. Spicy notes of smoky cardamom, anise and cumin dance between fig paste and Luxardo cherry flavors. The opulent finish intensifies into a wave of smooth tannin, which slides nimbly along the palate and draws the taster in for another joyous sip.