Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

On the nose; bright, ripe, perfume floral, stewed fruits of; boysenberries, plums, blackberries, black raspberries, dark chard cherries, mocha, caramel, hints of vanilla, anise, light spice, lavender, lilacs and violets. The palate is; rich, ripe and sexy. The tannins nearly completely resolved. It’s deliciously gorgeous. The fruits are; ripe, rich, bright and slightly dark on the palate. It’s in a lavish place. Loads of blue fruits, blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries & raspberry jam with just the right amount of floral tones. Dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, clove, nutmeg, anise, a touch herbaceous, eucalyptus, dry crushed rocks, rich, black earth, dusty slightly tarry tannins, stones, used leather, touch of graphite, tobacco with ash, lavender, lilacs, lavender, acidity that runs like a waterfall over the palate, a long, beautiful, rich, ripe, well balanced with very good length and structure after 13 years in bottle. The 02 still has another 5-7 years of good drinking ahead. Owned by the Plumpjack Group/Cade since late 2016; which sits just the other side of the hill from Ladera. We’ll see how and if the style evolves. Photos of; their beautiful Estate property, grand private tasting and vineyard. One additional photo showing one of the reasons Howell Mountain is so great. It sits above the fog line allowing for more sun and easier ripping of fruit. — 8 years ago

Ryan M

9.4

I could smell this one for days - spice box, toasted oak, blueberry, wet slate/minerals, and huckleberries. Very unique and incredibly silky smooth for a 2012. Purple cork always excites me especially from Howell. Thanks for the recommendation @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge . Had a curve ball thrown at me - only 2011s on the menu. Almost went with the 09 Cade but asked if other bottles and vintages in stock - scored a 2012! Superb!! But from your night @Carl Fischer 2011 would have been just fine! Enjoyed after Straight No Chaser 🎅🏻🎄🎁 and vaguely remember @Daryl Calhoun mentioning his acappella days - ha! #chriscarpenterisgod — 9 years ago

with Larissa

Thomas dammrich

8.9

TJ found in Napa. Same owners as Plumjack and Cade — 10 years ago

Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

A lovely Napa merlot with a little addition of CS. This is the same winery that brought as the CADE and the "baby cade". The grapes are coming from the Oak Knoll region of the Napa Valley which is a bit cooler. The wine is elegant and pleasant with aromas of black fruits, cherries, light vegetal notes and red current. Medium body, smooth and velvety, with nice balancing acidity and round tannins, very supple finish. My score 88+ drink to 2021 — 11 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.2

Howell Mountain gem. You can go to Cade up the street, or spend your time more wisely at Viader. — 11 years ago

Zachary Edwards

9.6

Our favorite Wine from the Divonne market in France. A Sunday favorite. — 13 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.4

Great syrah. Of the odette/cade/plumpjack portfolio, this is a favorite (other than the reserve cabs). — 9 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.2

Winemaker Tony Biagi (Cade / Plumpjack) and California wine distributor Kimberly Jones' joint venture. You can taste the greatness to come in this one! A bit firm now, so give it time. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot. Aged in 100% new French oak. — 9 years ago

with Katherine

Julie Hamilton

9.6

Another great wine from Napa - Cade winery! @ Echo & Rig — 10 years ago

Aldo Mussio

9.2

uno classico, una sicurezza, nella sua fascia si prezzo si cade sempre bene, naso, frutto, gesso, mineralita eleganza ed equilibrio, ecco se proprio vogliamo fare un appunto si sente che è costruito, sempre uguale, ma le maison importanti sono così è forse è quello che si aspettano i clienti, di trovarlo sempre così, una sicurezza — 10 years ago

Kate Staunton

9.2

Vert yummy. Had with Cade and Jack at Mezés — 11 years ago

Vania Ling

9.2

Very industrial smelling, petrol, Cade oil. Prunes, savoury, smoked. Very interesting palate, star anise, still stands strong with medium tannin. — 11 years ago

Pete Morrison

9.6

Amazing wine. First wine from the new winemaker at Cade, Danielle Cyrot — 12 years ago

Charles Campbell

9.0

Very enjoyable — 9 years ago

with Jolie

Michael Mathews

9.1

Mike, Kel...thanks for dinner last night!! Ladera, one of our favorites...Howell mountain...reminds me of our recent fall trip to Napa. So sad Ladera has sold out to Cade, hopefully they make a return appearance! — 9 years ago

with Nicholas, Kelly and 4 others

Sarah Davis

9.0

Celebrating our two year anniversary cozying up to the fireplace with a beautiful red wine — 10 years ago

Ken Venezio

9.4

Beautiful Howell Mtn Cab. I'm a fan of Ladera and Cade so why not Hall. Very drinkable now but I'll let the rest of the case age a bit. — 10 years ago

Nikki Erpelding

9.1

Best expression of the grape I have tried, tasted it along side Cade Sauvignon Blanc and Frank Family Chardonnay, although very different varietals, the Fiano sang like a fiddle, beautiful and simple. — 10 years ago

Sandy Lieberman

9.2

Its actually a 2008 PNV Robert Craig! Delicious! — 10 years ago

with Drew

R Bl

9.2

2004 Dirler Cade Riesling, vendange tardive. Strong oily nose; apricot and honeysuckle merge on palate. Mmmm. — 11 years ago