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2002 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 19
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ras2006 wrote: 83 points
September 20, 2022 - At least in my case, past its peak. dark color, but slightly 'rusty'; sparse on fruit, moderate on tannin, a little corky taste (and cork was breaking up).
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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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alpha_ori Likes this wine: 92 points
December 2, 2014 - Delicious. Medium bodied. Cherry and other red fruits, a smooth, balanced texture, and a great snappy finish. This would be a great buy at $45, and is an immense value at the price that I found it at.
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BGK810 Likes this wine: 91 points
April 10, 2013 - Wonderful black cherry and black currant notes, nice complexity and long finish.
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RR47 wrote: 91 points
September 25, 2011 - 1st bottle of 3 purchased at release. Stored at 55. Dark red. Nice Napa Cab. Typical Napa dark fruit, some spice, and a little coffee. Rich Napa in the mouth, soft tannins, 20 second finish. Wife gave it 93. Went well with grilled tenderloin.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2002
- Type Red
- Producer Ladera
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 798304077964
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 77 (49%)
- Consumed 79 (51%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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