2019 CLIFF LEDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON STAG'S LEAP

The ravishing inky purple 2020 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon is a seductive and complex tincture where a panoply of dusty cassis, pine forest, black tea, loamy, and cedar aromas playfully dance in the glass. Layers of blackberry, mulberries, and cinnamon notes lay out on top of the bouquet. The long and decadent mouthfeel is guided along the palate by fresh acidity and gobs of chocolaty tannins provide an enticing structure. Lingering notes of ancho chile, cumin, and Chinese five spice persist long after tasting. – Christopher Tynan, Director of Winemaking