“This sports a very solid core of cassis, cherry puree and plum reduction that is both dense and bright, with racy red licorice and sweet spice notes filling in from behind. The 2016 from Ladera is a bold wine, powerful and rich in dark fruits, with impressive palate weight and a very long midpalate and finish.”ĩ3 points – Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly: Outstanding A wine of superior character and style Hence, the 2016 is now available when other wineries are selling the 2018 vintage. Ladera does that for you, aging its reserve cabernet prior to release. That means you typically need to cellar it for a couple of years after purchase. “A big, mountain-grown cabernet from Napa generally takes a number of years to come around. While dark chocolate paints the palate, its sturdy tannins are bound with a fine acidity and a balanced richness.”ĩ6 points – Robert Whitley, December 2020 Winemaker Jade Barrett refers to 2016 as ‘one of those classic vintages in Napa Valley, with no serious heat spikes or threat of rain our Cabernet Sauvignon was able to mature gradually.’ And with that maturity, luxury comes in a blissfully generous array of black and blue fruit. “Spanish for hillside, Ladera is indeed a wonderful representation of mountain fruit, and this red from Howell Mountain defines the commitment. 2016 Ladera Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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