HotelStags Leap District · Napa4.9 · 44
Sttupa Estate Napa Valley
The Walt Whitman Suite's covered terrace holds a hanging daybed, and the pastries arrive warm from Bouchon Bakery.
Adults OnlyWine EnthusiastsCouples Retreat
★★★★★< 1 mi
Stags Leap District · Napa Valley · Yountville
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Cliff Lede names its estate blocks after rock songs and hosts tastings in a lounge lined with rock legend artwork.
4.6(184)
Known forCabernetLibrary TastingCave ToursArt & WineModern ArchitectureDog-Friendly
About Cliff Lede Vineyards
Cliff Lede Vineyards, located in the Stags Leap District, is renowned for its state-of-the-art winery designed by architect Howard Backen, which seamlessly integrates innovative technology with traditional winemaking techniques. The winery features a unique gravity flow system and a meticulous three-tiered sorting process to ensure only the finest grapes are used, while its temperature-controlled caves provide ideal aging conditions. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the vineyards and the rugged landscape, making it a memorable destination for wine enthusiasts.
Why Visit Cliff Lede Vineyards
The Poetry Experience offers a chance to taste the winery's 100-point Cabernet alongside a private tour for $395, while the Backstage Tasting Lounge showcases rotating artwork from rock legends for $110. It's a rare pairing of serious collector wines and playful music fandom.
- Poetry Cabernet earned 100 points and anchors a $395 private tasting
- Backstage Tasting Lounge at $110 features rotating rock legend artwork
- Howard Backen designed the gravity flow winery with three-tiered sorting
- Morning Walk in the Vineyard pairs estate blocks with terroir-driven wines for $120
- Library Tasting in the Cave offers four hand-selected older vintages for $275
The Setting
Howard Backen designed Cliff Lede's winery with a gravity flow system housed in a three-tiered structure that moves grapes from crush to barrel without pumping. Temperature-controlled caves extend beneath the property, and the Backstage Tasting Lounge displays artwork by rock and roll artists alongside vineyard views. The estate sits in Stags Leap District at 1473 Yountville Cross Road, where rugged hillsides frame the property's named blocks.
The Tasting Experience
At the Bar Tasting, guests stand at the indoor tasting room bar for a $30 pour-through of Napa Valley classics. The Reserved Tasting at $70 moves to seated tables with a host walking through current releases, while the Backstage Tasting Lounge at $110 pours single-vineyard and appellation bottlings beneath framed rock photography. The Library Tasting in the Cave costs $275 and features four older vintages hand-picked by the winemaking team.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Bar Tasting
$30Experience a taste of Cliff Lede Vineyards with a selection of our Napa Valley classics. This is a stand-up style tasting at our indoor tasting room bar.
Reservation Required
Reserved Tasting
$70A hosted experience in our beautiful tasting room exploring a selection of current releases.
Reservation Required
Backstage Tasting Lounge
$110Score a Backstage pass to our cool and comfortable lounge that features rotating artwork by a variety of rock and roll legends. This elevated experience includes single vineyard, appellation series, platinum or library wines. An artisan cheese and charcuterie plate is included to enhance your experience.
Reservation Required
Morning Walk in the Vineyard
$120Embark on a sensory journey with a morning walk through our estate vineyards and winery. Throughout the invigorating walk, you will taste a selection of curated wines that reflect the terroir and craftsmanship of the region. With each step, breathe in the crisp morning air, infused with the earthy aromas of the vineyard.
Reservation Required
Library Tasting in the Cave
$275For the discerning collector who appreciates rarity, you and your guests will enjoy four library wines hand-picked by our winemaking team. Discover how Cliff Lede wines age and evolve as your host guides you through each vintage. This experience will be hosted in our impressive wine cave and is paired with a thoughtfully curated assortment of artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
Reservation Required
The Poetry Experience
$395Indulge in the pinnacle of Napa Valley winemaking with the exclusive Poetry Experience, a private tour and tasting that highlights our limited-production, critically acclaimed 100-point “Poetry”, Cabernet Sauvignon. Featuring current vintage and library selections, this experience provides an insider’s view of our winemaking facility and the finest craftsmanship in the Cliff Lede Vineyards portfolio. Your tasting will be paired with a thoughtfully curated assortment of artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
Reservation Required
The Pour
$100$100
Wine list. (6)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon The precocious and playful 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is so full of youthful exuberance. Intense aromas of black fig, chocolate covered cherries, and silky cassis leap from the glass. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | ||
2022 High Fidelity Charming and inviting, the 2022 High Fidelity seduces the taster with a bouquet of mulberries, incense, autumn leaves, and exotic spices. | Red Blend | 2022 | $100 | |
2023 Crossfade The charming and lush 2023 Crossfade features an incredibly complex nose of charcoal embers, blackberry, cassis, warm mulberries, and a delightful array of forest floor notes. | Red Blend | 2023 | $100 |
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
The precocious and playful 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is so full of youthful exuberance. Intense aromas of black fig, chocolate covered cherries, and silky cassis leap from the glass.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 High Fidelity
Charming and inviting, the 2022 High Fidelity seduces the taster with a bouquet of mulberries, incense, autumn leaves, and exotic spices.
Red Blend2022
2023 Crossfade
The charming and lush 2023 Crossfade features an incredibly complex nose of charcoal embers, blackberry, cassis, warm mulberries, and a delightful array of forest floor notes.
Red Blend2023
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Cliff Lede Vineyards, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~17 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~22 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~23 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~24 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~24 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~24 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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