Cliff Lede Cabernet Napa 2022

So silky and drinkable at the first sip, this well-concentrated wine feels tight and restrained with more tastes, holding its trove of black fruits, cedar, cinnamon and dark chocolate in a rich blanket of extra-fine tannins. Its complexity, layering and lingering finish are something special. 94pts WE 

Readers looking for a great value in Napa Cabernet Sauvignon will love the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, a classy, medium to full-bodied, velvety textured beauty offering ample cassis and darker berry fruits, spicy oak, and chocolate notes, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s not the most complex wine in the lineup, but it delivers absolutely classic Napa Valley goodness. It’s perfect for drinking over the coming 10-12 years. 93pts JD 

Cliff Lede Vineyards was established in 2002 by Canadian born Bordeaux enthusiast, Cliff Lede, following the acquisition of a sixty acre estate in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley. With a focus on producing wines from estate vineyards, Lede tapped David Abreu, considered the best viticulturist in Napa Valley, to replant the vineyards. Lede decided to name each vineyard block after some of his favorite rock songs and albums—from “My Generation” to “Dark Side of the Moon,” creating what is known today as the Cliff Lede Vineyards “Rock Blocks.”