Ladera Vineyards

High Plateau Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.155 ratings
8.910 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ry

Winemaker Chateau Ghetto, Cellar Stag's Leap Wine Cellars,

9.5

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#ladera #2009 #highplateau #napavalley #howellmountain #cabernetsauvignon

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2013
Boris Mathiszik

Wonderful cab. Smooth and silky.

Wonderful cab. Smooth and silky.

Jul 9th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Blackberries, black plum, blueberries, star anise, backing spices, caramel, beautiful minerality,, Soft, lush and elegant mouthfeel.

Blackberries, black plum, blueberries, star anise, backing spices, caramel, beautiful minerality,, Soft, lush and elegant mouthfeel.

Jun 14th, 2015
Ezekiel James Hampton

Beautiful, elegant texture. I think this is their diamond mountain cab, but if it's not then it sure feels like it. Makes this cab too easy drinking. Super good.

Beautiful, elegant texture. I think this is their diamond mountain cab, but if it's not then it sure feels like it. Makes this cab too easy drinking. Super good.

Apr 3rd, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.0

Full bodied and very smooth tannins. Lovely texture, 13.8% alcohol.

Full bodied and very smooth tannins. Lovely texture, 13.8% alcohol.

Jan 23rd, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.3

Good stuff.

Good stuff.

Jan 21st, 2015
Matt Konopka

Loved this winery for a long time , sharing w a couple restaurant buds after a brutal week. This is a great wine & winery

Loved this winery for a long time , sharing w a couple restaurant buds after a brutal week. This is a great wine & winery

Sep 3rd, 2021
Ken Venezio

Super concentrated Howell Mtn Cab. Mostly blackberry and plum, but has a nice hint of cocoa and dark chocolate. Super long cocoa finish. 2010 Vintage with a one hr decant.

Super concentrated Howell Mtn Cab. Mostly blackberry and plum, but has a nice hint of cocoa and dark chocolate. Super long cocoa finish. 2010 Vintage with a one hr decant.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Ken Venezio

A very elegant wine from the combined Mt Veeder and Howell Mtn Ladera vineyards. Silky smooth tannins and loads of dark berry, cocoa and leather. This is drinking very nicely right now.

A very elegant wine from the combined Mt Veeder and Howell Mtn Ladera vineyards. Silky smooth tannins and loads of dark berry, cocoa and leather. This is drinking very nicely right now.

Nov 12th, 2018
David Walser

This Ladera was much better than the one we had a few nights ago.

This Ladera was much better than the one we had a few nights ago.

Oct 25th, 2017