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• djlevin Likes this wine: 92 points

  June 28, 2020 - My last of three bottles purchased at auction about five years ago. Ladera is one of our preferred Napa Valley producers. Popped and let it rest for around 30M. Opened up beautifully. Fruity nose of black and red fruits. For an 18 year old Napa Cab, this was drinking beautifully. Still very fruit forward, with blackberry, black cherry and raspberry notes. Med+ acidity and Med- tannin. Superb mouthfeel. Aged well, with great balance for a big wine. Crazy long finish. Can't imagine a better drinking window than this. Took a couple points off the rating, as this is a cocktail wine thru and thru. Since wine is really meant to be enjoyed paired with food, I fight with myself rating these Napa Cabs. If you have em, drink em up.

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