2014 Cliff Lede Claret Napa Valley Chateau de Sales with Piper opting for a

with Piper opting for a fruitier and lighter style of base wines

abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery north of Pauillac

2019 | WA 100

and potential for aging

2014 Cliff Lede Claret Napa Valley Chateau de Sales with Piper opting for a2014 Cliff Lede Claret Napa Valley. The 2014 vintage was a vintners dream. Complex and inviting, the dark ruby colored 2014 Claret dazzles the senses with explosive aromas of warm black fig, cassis, and dark melted chocolate. The bouquet continues on with notes of crushed Rainier cherries, graphite, and blackberry. The palate begins lush and expansive on entry, then turns incredibly silky and ultrafine. Established in 2002, Cliff Lede Vineyards