Dark crisp ruby red in the glass and a nose full of blackberry, bright plums and cocoa. Medium tannins and nicely structured. On the palate it was very aromatic with sage, lavender and rose and a medium to long finish. This is a winner. Love Ladera and the Cabs are world class. — 7 years ago
Poured outside at Auction Napa valley. — 3 months ago
Family gathering. The Ladera S was terrific. Happy New Year! — 7 years ago
NOM 1474. La Ladera. Nose of caramel, agave, white pepper, baking spice, cinnamon. Palate upfront is cinnamon bark, caramel, agave, peppercorn, with an alcohol after burn. — a year ago
Excellent now. Deep ruby color. Red berries and cherry with mild oak and moderate tannins. Wow — 5 years ago
Malbec
Rosé
Howell Mtn
Let that sink in for a moment...then find this wine online and buy it! AMAZING. — 7 years ago
Overshadowed our kalbi tonight, but I'm not complaining. Really well integrated now. Glad that I held out on opening this! — 7 years ago
Matt Konopka
Deep purple color, firm tannins. Hints of cedar, leather, plums, cassis.
been a Ladera fan for a long time.
Celebrating a special birthday with my love, at the wonderful @Charlesworth Inn in Fortescue, NJ. Spectacular view of Delaware Bay. Life is good! — 2 months ago