2022 Cliff Lede, Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Case of 6 btls

DR98 "Unfolds in a perfect arc of flavours, beginning with wet slate, graphite, black cherry and dark cassis, building toward a crescendo of wonderfully textured tannins that drive the mid-palate with intensity and precision. Eventually, the structure resolves into a beautifully perfumed finish, revealing red florals, espresso bean and even hints of guava and blood orange. Long and captivating. The blend contains 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot. (Drink between 2025-2038)" Jonathan Cristaldi for Decanter, March 2025

AG96 "The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is superb. Inky dark fruit, crème de cassis, chocolate, lavender, plum and cloves saturate the palate. Opulent and full-throttle to the core, the 2022 possesses tremendous fruit intensity, backed by the imposing structure that is typical of this site in Stags Leap. The balance here is exceptional. This is a very good wine for the year. (Drink between 2025-2032)" Antonio Galloni, Dec 2024

JS96 "So intense, layered and deep, this is wrapped up tightly in tannins and destined for a good, long life. The hillside vines on the Cliff Lede property grow in rocky, infertile soil and produce small quantities of wine with density and length. Super blackcurrants, black cherries, minerals and nuances of toast, cocoa and espresso. Would love to drink this in 10 or 20 years. Best from 2030." James Suckling Oct 2024