Reviews & Ratings

2007 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Ladera

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Verdot & 1% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $39

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: November 13, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark purple colored Cabernet opens with a mild black cherry and red currant bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a mild black currant with hints of black cherry and gentle oak. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are a bit sticky and linger nicely. This wine would pair well with a porterhouse steak. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Ladera Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of both estate vineyards equaling 57% from the Howell Mountain vineyard and 43% from Lone Canyon vineyard. This wine has aromas of blackberry, cocoa, anise, cola, red licorice and violets with toasted oak and vanilla highlights. The wine attacks the palate softly with dark bold fruit flavors of plum and bramble berry. The tannin structure completes the mid palate and leads to a full yet soft and lush finish. This makes the wine enjoyable now, and should also age well for another 8-10 years.

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