Ruby red with moderate plus intensity. Quite a bit of acidity and red berries. Some blue berries on the nose. Moderate tannins (7/10) and moderate plus bodied. Try again on day two.
Day two: nose has some graphite and stewed berries. Light dryness on the finish. Some herbaceous notes too and sage. Missing something in the mid-palate. Medium plus finish.
Ruby red with moderate plus intensity. Quite a bit of acidity and red berries. Some blue berries on the nose. Moderate tannins (7/10) and moderate plus bodied. Try again on day two.
Day two: nose has some graphite and stewed berries. Light dryness on the finish. Some herbaceous notes too and sage. Missing something in the mid-palate. Medium plus finish.
1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2016
Always a treat to enjoy the pre-sale Ladera Howell Mtn Stiles block Cab. Inky blue in the glass. Age worthy with notes of graphite, slate and the all the blueberry and black fruits. Tannins have softened. Bottle age has treated this well. Easily stands another 3-5 yrs.
Always a treat to enjoy the pre-sale Ladera Howell Mtn Stiles block Cab. Inky blue in the glass. Age worthy with notes of graphite, slate and the all the blueberry and black fruits. Tannins have softened. Bottle age has treated this well. Easily stands another 3-5 yrs.
Feb 15th, 2023
I had this in January, and it was just ok. I had it now and it was pretty good. Had some hints of earth on the nose, and earthiness on the finish. It smoothed out pretty well. If you are looking for big fruit, this is not what is happening.
I had this in January, and it was just ok. I had it now and it was pretty good. Had some hints of earth on the nose, and earthiness on the finish. It smoothed out pretty well. If you are looking for big fruit, this is not what is happening.
Apr 23rd, 2017
Dry, berry, yum!
Jan 31st, 2017
Very balanced full body Cab.
Very balanced full body Cab.
Oct 15th, 2016
With bleu cheese, pistachio, sausage risotto. Works.
With bleu cheese, pistachio, sausage risotto. Works.
Oct 12th, 2016
Needs to decant. Opened up after an hour. At first bone dry, once decanted and allowed to breath berry started to show through.
Needs to decant. Opened up after an hour. At first bone dry, once decanted and allowed to breath berry started to show through.
May 8th, 2016![Milla Champion]( "Milla Champion")
2011 Ladera Cabernet.... Howell Mountain . Celebrating 5 years.... first bottle selection of the evening! ❤️❤️❤️
2011 Ladera Cabernet.... Howell Mountain . Celebrating 5 years.... first bottle selection of the evening! ❤️❤️❤️
Feb 27th, 2016
CrUsh HoUston
Dec 11th, 2015
Drank with Martin. Very nice wine
Drank with Martin. Very nice wine
Sep 3rd, 2015
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
