Cliff Lede Vineyards
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Let It Be Layla"
Stags Leap District AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 52
Vintage: 2008
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
5 cases produced
Description
Yes, it's time for another mash-up based on a blend of wines from our rock-song-named vineyard blocks. Talk about a super group... imagine what Paul, Ringo and Eric would sound like together. While I doubt we'll ever be so fortunate as to find out, we can enjoy this unique lot from two great vineyard blocks named after "Layla" and "Let It Be."
Layla, you've got me on my knees.
Layla, I'm begging, darling please.
Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.70000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Philippe Melka
Winemaker, Cliff Lede Vineyards
Melka has the rare combination of talent and fortune to be a top winemaker who started at the top: his first job out of school was at Château Haut Brion. From there, he took a position with the reputable Moueix Company and was sent to Dominus Estate in Yountville to study soils in 1991. Napa Valley soil proved to be a revelation for Melka. After further deepening his expertise with a stint at Dominus sister property Château Petrus in 1993, Melka set out traveling, dividing time between soil study and winemaking at world-renowned wineries: Badio O Coltibuono in Chianti and Chittering Estate in Australia.
Country born: France
Education: Studied geology at the University of Bordeaux. A class in winemaking was a turning point, propelling him to earn a Master’s degree from the school in agronomy and enology
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Melka is recognized as one of the wine industry’s leading winemakers: Robert Parker named him one of the world’s nine most important winemakers, while Food & Wine declared him “winemaker of the year” in 2005
Winemaking Philosophy:
Melka has served as a winemaking consultant for some of Napa’s most highly regarded properties, including Vineyard 29, Hundred Acre, Dana Estates, Gemstone Vineyard and Lail Vineyards. Melka joined Cliff Lede Vineyards in March 2010 and will be working on the 2009 blends. His first full vintage will be 2010.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Dean & Deluca:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corison Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Premiere Reserve | 19 (2015) |
| Gallica | 2013 | Red Wine | Oakville | 19 (2015) | |
| Herold Wines & The Vineyardist | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 18 (2014) | |
| Charnu Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| Casa Piena and Jones Family Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| The Vineyardist | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 16 (2012) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Let It Be Layla | 14 (2010) |
| Miner Family Winery | 2008 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Anselmo Vigne | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Cliff Lede Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Grassroots)
- Arizona (Maverick)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (Classic Beverage Company)
- Connecticut (Winebow)
- Delaware (Winebow)
- Florida (RNDC)
- Georgia (Winebow)
- Hawaii (RNDC)
- Idaho (CSB)
- Illinois (Maverick)
- Indiana (SGWS)
- Iowa (Okoboji)
- Kansas (LDF)
- Kentucky (Wine Trends)
- Kentucky (Heidelberg)
- Louisiana (Artisan Fine Wines)
- Maine (Martignetti)
- Maryland (Winebow)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti)
- Michigan (Little Wine Guy)
- Minnesota (Negoce)
- Missouri (A. Bommarito)
- Montana (Winegardners)
- Nebraska (Quench NE)
- Nevada (Encore Beverage, Northern NV)
- Nevada (SGWS - Las Vegas)
- New Hampshire (Martignetti)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New Mexico (SGWS)
- New York (Winebow)
- North Carolina (Tryon)
- Ohio (Wine Trends)
- Oklahoma (Premium Brands)
- Pennsylvania (Breakthru)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- South Dakota (Okoboji)
- Tennessee (Best Brands )
- Tennessee (Tennessee Crown)
- Tennessee (Beverage Control)
- Texas (SGWS)
- Utah (RNDC)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Winebow)
- Wisconsin (Select Sellars)
- Wyoming (RNDC)
International:
- Bermuda (Goslings Limited)
- Canada - Alberta (The Wine Cellar)
- Canada - British Columbia (Landmark Selections)
- Canada - Ontario (Liquor Control Board)
- Denmark (Fine Wines Aps)
- Japan (Hotei Wines)
- Netherlands (Slijterij-Wijnhandel Dielen)
- Puerto Rico (Fine Wine Imports)
- South Korea (BK Trading Co. Ltd.)
- Switzerland (Putzi's Weinresidenz)
- Switzerland (Putzi's Weinresidenz)
- Taiwan (Thirsty Scholar)