Napa Valley

Medium

Natural Cork

White

This reserve-level Sauvignon Blanc, named Marla after founder Cliff Lede's daughter, is aged in 63% new French oak Burgundy barrels with light toast. Its luxurious richness and oily texture immediately impresses, delivering far more opulence than the Napa Sauvignon Blanc while maintaining a fresh, juicy acidity at its core. A dynamic white wine, it pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes and will cellar effortlessly. From nose to palate, this medium-bodied wine showcases ripe orchard fruit, mingling with notes of kumquat, orange blossom, and crushed almonds. The finish reveals lime and cherry blossom nuances, adding depth and fragrance. Layered and aromatic, this is a standout effort in 2023. Winemaker Christopher Tynan sources Sémillon from a site near Eisele Vineyard in Calistoga, where 1970s plantings produce low yields, imbuing the wine with old-vine richness and freshness. Sauvignon Musqué is drawn from a Carneros site, and Sauvignon Blanc from the estate Rhythm Vineyard in the Stags Leap District (notably, its blocks are named after famous songs, with this wine coming from the Hey Jude block). The gravelly soils at the vineyard's base near the winery contribute to the wine’s mineral-driven character.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sémillon

Cliff Lede, Marla White Wine, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2023

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This reserve-level Sauvignon Blanc, named Marla after founder Cliff Lede's daughter, is aged in 63% new French oak Burgundy barr

Cliff Lede, Marla White Wine, Napa Valley, California, USA 2023

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