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2010 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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WineCPA wrote: 93 points
April 27, 2023 - Not as powerful as my last bottle. Significant sediment. Still going strong but time to drink this over the next few years.
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Bob in NC Likes this wine: 92 points
October 19, 2021 - A great mountain fruit Cab that is drinking wonderfully right now, with just a hint of age on the palate. Recommend drinking up remaining bottles as it's not getting any better.
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Escher Cellars wrote: 92 points
July 17, 2019 - - Garnet color and aromas of cherry and tobacco and has flavours of cherry and raisin - Last bottle, surprisingly very tart-cherry fruit-forward. Cork had diamond crystals with small sediment. Very balanced but tart (odd). Cheers.
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Somm David T Likes this wine: 93 points
March 3, 2019 - No full detailed notes as we had guests for dinner and none left to re-taste today.
This a classic Howell Mountain Cabernet in every way except the price I paid for vintages 2010 and prior. I’ve been able to find it at Costco for around $45. However, I haven’t seen it at Costco since then. Still a blue chip Howell Mountain producer and a steal at that price.
The palate revealed, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, classic Howell Mountain blue fruits and strawberries as it opened up after a 1/2 hour in the glass. Loads of baking spices, excellent structure and length, well balanced fruit and earth, loads of violets and lavender, really good acidity and a long, beautiful finish that persisted minutes.
This drank nicely last night but, would wait another five years to open another. Still has not hit its peak and will age gracefully for another ten plus years.1 person found this helpful Comment -
WineCPA wrote: 95 points
July 24, 2018 - Blueberries & blackberry all over a palate wrapped in smoke, graphite & light tar. Gorgeous & full bodied. Integrated tannins. Ready to drink or hold for a few more years.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Ladera
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Howell Mountain
- UPC Code 739799784104
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 212 (43%)
- Consumed 283 (57%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerLadera
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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