Ladera Vineyards

Reserve Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

9.357 ratings
9.54 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
William Meznarich

Texas distributor

9.6

Stunning, one of the most elegant and balanced Napa Cabs I've had all year.

Stunning, one of the most elegant and balanced Napa Cabs I've had all year.

2 people found it helpfulOct 25th, 2014
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Rich lush concentrated blackberries, blueberries, black plum, star anise, dusty tannins, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, toast, Ladera managed a nice wine in a difficult vintage.

Rich lush concentrated blackberries, blueberries, black plum, star anise, dusty tannins, cinnamon, vanilla, caramel, toast, Ladera managed a nice wine in a difficult vintage.

Jun 14th, 2015
Robert Henalt

Excellent now. Deep ruby color. Red berries and cherry with mild oak and moderate tannins. Wow

Excellent now. Deep ruby color. Red berries and cherry with mild oak and moderate tannins. Wow

Oct 25th, 2019
Robert Henalt

Berries moderate tannins. Deep rich color. Chocolate in the background. Very good. Could age another year or so

Berries moderate tannins. Deep rich color. Chocolate in the background. Very good. Could age another year or so

Jan 23rd, 2018
Tee Lucci

Let it breathe and it will explode.

Let it breathe and it will explode.

Jan 2nd, 2018
Kimberly Anderson

2012 was a great year and this is a great cab in the Napa Style. Cherry and anise. Not too dry. Lovely

2012 was a great year and this is a great cab in the Napa Style. Cherry and anise. Not too dry. Lovely

Nov 3rd, 2017
Phil Stern

Yum!

Yum!

Feb 12th, 2017
Holly Perkins Van Vuuren

Love Howell Mountain fruit, and Ladera does it right!

Love Howell Mountain fruit, and Ladera does it right!

Sep 9th, 2016
Matt Little

Love it!

Love it!

Aug 27th, 2016
Cristina

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Feb 15th, 2016