{"product_id":"cliff-lede-rhythm-cabernet-sauvignon-stags-leap-district-2022","title":"*Cliff Lede \"Rhythm\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap District 2022","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdMakerNote_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triumphal 2022 Rhythm exudes class and sophistication right out of the glass, flaunting its Stags Leap District breeding and balanced perfection with confidence. There are gorgeous black currants, kirsch, pain grille, cigar wrapper, and pencil shavings on the nose, with loamy rocky aromas intertwined with sandalwood and mint. Fresh and balanced with no heaviness, the chocolatey and cassis flavors linger with a fine density along the medium-long finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003eA blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, sourced from the Rhythm Vineyard on the slopes of the winery’s Stags Leap District estate. Jason Lede envisioned this wine as a pure expression of the rocky soils beneath the vines, which are planted with a mix of clonal selections and rootstocks. He aimed to highlight this site, offering consumers an accurate snapshot of its terroir in the bottle. The vineyard spans 15 hectares, but only the best fruit from select blocks in the Rhythm site makes it into this wine. The result is a powerful and robust expression, with deep loamy earth, high-toned violet florals, leather, tobacco, and capsicum. The aromatics and palate are muscular, with a striking depth to the fleshiness of the fruit. While the tannins are powerful and structured, they melt beautifully on the finish, leaving lingering notes of cocoa powder and graphite.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e95 points - James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the second vintage of this new wine made from grapes grown on Cliff Lede's valley floor vineyard. Concentrated and elegant, with both red and black fruit, a linear feel to the texture and good, fine-grained tannins to back it up. Also iron, cocoa and graphite come out in the glass. Great balance, a medium to full body and an appetizing sense of subtlety and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points - \u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, powerful, with a bounty of flavor, this Cabernet Sauvignon fills the mouth with dark fruits, espresso, cocoa, and a sprinkle of sweetened spices. Decant, or hold in cellar for additional aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003eThe 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Rhythm is a big, potent wine. A blast of black cherry, spice, licorice, new leather, menthol and chocolate makes a strong first impression. The core of this blend is a Cabernet Sauvignon\/Petit Verdot co-ferment, and that comes through in the wine's formidable savory, peppery intensity. This is another impressive 2022 from the team led by Chris Tynan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pasadena Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68313082986723,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/4091\/4659\/files\/FB1406C3-CE0F-4685-9029-F96727CAEDAE.jpg?v=1794040530","url":"https:\/\/www.pasadenawineshop.com\/products\/cliff-lede-rhythm-cabernet-sauvignon-stags-leap-district-2022","provider":"Pasadena Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}