2006 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

Community Tasting Note

BUBBA DAWG Likes this wine:

92 Points

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - substantial crystallized sediment on cork...deep ruby/violet color with fair amount of clarity...ripe red plums, blackberries, tobacco, cedar, chalky minerality on the nose...great balance of fruit and terrior on entry with seductive toasted oak and refined tannins leading to a long finish...very enjoyable and better than i remember...the end of a case and drinking very well at the moment...unfortunately price has doubled but even at $100/b this is a very enjoyable napa cab with proper restraint and complexity

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Comment posted by MusignyBlanc:

9/25/2013 12:54:00 PM - $100 at the winery. But you can find this online for $53-$59.
Comment posted by BUBBA DAWG:

9/25/2013 6:33:00 PM - not in any quantity...only a few bottles available from tertiary wine merchants
Comment posted by MusignyBlanc:

9/25/2013 7:50:00 PM - Yeah, looks like the case. Sorry. I did see six bottles at some store called http://www.babychamliquors.com/ - but have never heard of them.

Had one of these tonight, inspired by your review. Nice wine.
Comment posted by BUBBA DAWG:

9/26/2013 6:44:00 AM - glad to hear it, unfortunately i'm out and on to the 07 lone canyon which is a small step down but still very enjoyable and great QPR