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2008 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 32
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winegr Likes this wine: 93 points
March 4, 2023 - Really good. Big fruit with earthy tannins falling out, but still a bit of licorice, menthol and acid to balance. Has aged well.
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rocknroller wrote: 93 points
May 30, 2021 - Very dark red/purple color. PNP, drank a couple glasses over 3 hours. This is one that had been sitting around for awhile and it seemed like it was never quite the right time. Well, after not seeing my eldest for over a year and half, this trip fishing with my wife, son and dad proved to be the perfect occasion. A nice burst of Howell Mountain wild berry fruit greats you on the nose; menthol, Black and blue mountain wild berries, huckcleberry pie, blueberry tart. The palate reminds me of the fruit of forest pies up at Northwoods Cafe in Beaver Bay, black currants, huckleberry, boysenberry, wild black raspberry; menthol, ground tobacco, dried wood, dense and velvety, dusty tannins, great spice notes on the finish. Really drinking great. Another winner for my dad too, and just super with our prime tenderloins. 93+ to 94pts.
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knorthrip Likes this wine:
May 22, 2020 - Fading a bit now.
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Tsliwinski Likes this wine: 92 points
April 26, 2020 - Smooth CA cab coming of age. Intriguing red fruit with spice and tannins to still hold on to.
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JGirl wrote: 91 points
November 28, 2019 - 5 out of 7 preferred over 2005.
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By Richard Jennings
9/10/2012 (link) 91 points(Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain) Very dark red violet color; tart currant, loam, menthol nose; tart currant, loam, menthol palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- 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 739799467724
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 290 (41%)
- Consumed 425 (59%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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