About Cliff Lede Vineyards
Cliff Lede Vineyards sits on Yountville Cross Road at the northern edge of the Stags Leap District, placing it close to Yountville while preserving the feel of an estate winery. The property combines vineyard views, contemporary design and a Cabernet-focused wine program. Its location makes it logistically easy to include in a valley itinerary, but the tasting style is more private and collector-oriented than a casual drop-in stop.
The visitor program ranges from current-release tastings to highly elevated private experiences. At the upper end, the Poetry Experience focuses on the estate's limited-production Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon and can include current and library wines, a private tour and artisan cheese and charcuterie. Other reservations introduce a broader selection from the Cliff Lede portfolio while explaining the Stags Leap District, vineyard sourcing and cellar approach. The exact tasting list changes with releases and availability.
Appointments are the organizing principle of the visit. The winery is open daily, but guests should reserve a specific experience rather than assume that an open tasting bar will be available. Picnicking is not permitted, and food served as part of a reservation should not be confused with restaurant service. Private and larger group visits require direct coordination with the hospitality team.
Cliff Lede is a strong fit for Cabernet enthusiasts, couples celebrating a special occasion and travelers who appreciate art, design and a more tailored conversation. It also provides an accessible way to experience the Stags Leap District without driving far from Yountville. Because premium reservations can be lengthy and expensive, travelers should compare the inclusions carefully and make sure the chosen experience matches their desired depth. A standard hosted tasting and a library-focused private tour are very different uses of the same stop.
A Stags Leap District estate where vineyard blocks are named after rock songs and a Jim Dine bronze sculpture anchors the tasting courtyard.
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Founded 2002 on the former S. Anderson siteCliff Lede acquired the historic S. Anderson sparkling wine estate in the Stags Leap District to launch the winery.
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Rock music runs through the estateMore than 45 vineyard blocks are named after rock songs and albums, and art from rock-and-roll culture is displayed throughout the property.
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Winemaker Christopher TynanA former Colgin Cellars assistant winemaker who succeeded consultants Michel Rolland and Philippe Melka.
"Wino Notion likes the way Cliff Lede combines easy Yountville-area access with a distinctly estate-driven Stags Leap experience. The property can serve a serious Cabernet traveler without requiring a long mountain drive, and the premium options have a clear purpose rather than simply adding ceremony."
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Featured Wines
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Rhythm Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 · Stags Leap District
The estate's Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon bottling from the winery's home vineyard blocks.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 · Stags Leap District
A limited-production Platinum-tier Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate's Poetry Vineyard, planted on steep, rocky hillsides.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Sauvignon Blanc
2025 · Napa Valley
The estate's current Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, one of the winery's core annual releases.
Current releases as listed at cliffledevineyards.com/wines, July 2026; the site does not publish direct-to-consumer bottle prices.
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Reserved Tasting
A 60-minute seated, guided tasting of current releases from across the Cliff Lede portfolio in the tasting room.
$70
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Backstage Tasting Lounge
A 90-minute tasting in a lounge displaying rotating rock-and-roll artwork, paired with charcuterie.
$110
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