Cliff Lede Vineyards - Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml)
Price: $385.00
| Producer | Cliff Lede Vineyards |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 9977 |
| Size | 750ml |
The Wine Independent: 100 Points
The 2021 Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Merlot 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot is deep garnet-purple in color. The nose is incredibly shut down at this stage needing patient swirling to unlock expressive notes of Morello cherries black raspberries blackcurrant cordial and redcurrant jelly giving way to hints of violets charcoal crushed rocks and underbrush with a gust of garrigue. The medium-bodied palate is so tightly wound at this youthful stage slowly revealing layer upon layer of fragrant black and red fruits with loads of mineral sparks supported by beautifully fine-grained yet firm tannins and seamless acidity finishing with epic length and a whole firework display of mineral and fl
Vinous: 98+ Points
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is one of the very finest wines I have ever tasted from Cliff Lede and longtime winemaker Chris Tynan. A classic Stags Leap Cabernet the 2021 races across the palate with dense inky fruit crème de cassis lavender licorice chocolate spice and espresso. Even with all of its natural density the 2021 is plush silky and exceptionally beautiful. Most importantly Tynan has done an admirable job in taming the tannins in this steep rocky site which is an impressive feat. I loved it. - By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
Jeb Dunnuck: 95 Points
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry brings more classic Stags Leap freshness and purity yet it's still a powerful wine. Cassis black raspberries crushed stone spring flower and leafy herb and tobacco notes all define the bouquet and it's medium to full-bodied with a pure layered incredibly elegant mouthfeel ultra-fine tannins integrated acidity and a great finish. While I don t think this matches the grandeur of prior vintages it's a beautiful example of the purity and finesse as well as concentration that makes this vintage so compelling. It will evolve for 20-25 years. - Jed Dunnuck
Wine Advocate: 95+ Points
There are almost 2000 cases of the impressive 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc 6% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot from the estate's steep rocky Poetry Vineyard. After 21 months in 74% new French oak it's marked by scents of mocha and cedar but they're beautifully complemented by layers of ripe black cherries and plums. The wine is full-bodied in the mouth rich and velvety in feel with a long elegant finish and a dusting of firm but fine-grained tannins. It should have a long harmonious evolution. - Joe Czerwinski
