Cliff Lede High Fidelity 2017

The 2017 High Fidelity, Lede’s Cabernet Franc/Merlot-based blend, is dark, plush andinviting, with tons of immediacy and size to back it up. Mocha, espresso, red plum, licorice,anise and dried flowers add shades of aromatic nuance, with the distinct presence of Franc bouquet really driving the feel. Racy and voluptuous to the core, the 2017 will drinkbeautifully right out of the gate. The natural radiance of the year is obvious, and yet all theelements are nicely balanced. Drinking window: 2022-2032. Score – 94. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Jan. 2020)