Name
Caberent – Howell Mountain
Order #
915933
Producer
Ladera
Vintage
2007
Price
$69.99
About
The Howell Mountain Vineyard is located at an elevation of 1,600 to 1,800 feet, with gently rolling terrain. The soils are iron-rich, red, clay loam with an abundance of gravel which allows for excellent drainage. The climate at this vineyard is very unique. Because of the high elevation, the vineyard sits above the fog line and so receives sun for a longer duration during the day. Furthermore, the temperatures are cooler in the day and warmer at night than the valley floor. This longer sun exposure and warmer nights allow the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen evenly and to full maturity every year.
Review
2007: 93+ "The most expensive offering is the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. A classic Howell Mountain wine, it is tannic and backward with blueberry, blackberry and floral notes intermixed with lots of minerality as well as a boatload of tannin. This is a long-term wine so forget it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following two decades.
The highly respected Karen Culler is the winemaker for Ladera, who have produced a trifecta of delicious 2007s." Wine Advocate #192
2006: 96 Points, Andrea Robinson's 2010 Wine Buying Guide, Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier "Monumental quality and complexity. Dark fudge, black raspberry, tar and bramble notes, with amazing concentration and velvelty, mouth-coating tannins. the flavor density and structure suggest it will age beautifully. One of best CA Cabs, period."
Visit WebsiteThe highly respected Karen Culler is the winemaker for Ladera, who have produced a trifecta of delicious 2007s." Wine Advocate #192
2006: 96 Points, Andrea Robinson's 2010 Wine Buying Guide, Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier "Monumental quality and complexity. Dark fudge, black raspberry, tar and bramble notes, with amazing concentration and velvelty, mouth-coating tannins. the flavor density and structure suggest it will age beautifully. One of best CA Cabs, period."
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