Bold wine with nice tannins — 8 years ago
Dry and Smokie. Has subtle black licorice like flavor (plumb, blackberries, mocha and vanilla). Did I mention this wine is dry... In a good way. — 9 years ago
Aromas of cherry vanilla and maybe blueberry. Very nice smell. Spicy notes in mouth and nice smooth finish. Very rich fruit. Delicious. — 10 years ago
I do remember....what a wine! — 11 years ago
Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 8 years ago
Red raspberries and herbal notes of deliciousness. I don't have great words for this wine other than I frickin love it. :-)
(JFW portfolio) — 9 years ago
Rating may be influenced by prior bottles. Good not great. — 9 years ago
Very good easy drinking wine for a good price. — 10 years ago
Good blend with a nice oaky smooth finish. Good value wine. — 11 years ago
Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 11 years ago
Dark crisp ruby red in the glass and a nose full of blackberry, bright plums and cocoa. Medium tannins and nicely structured. On the palate it was very aromatic with sage, lavender and rose and a medium to long finish. This is a winner. Love Ladera and the Cabs are world class. — 8 years ago
Great with tapas — 9 years ago
Tart cherries, smokey, and really high acid upon opening. Need to give this some time before final conclusion. But a lot to like here. I can see this could easily age for a long time. After a few hours, still quite bright and tart. But has a softer feel. Quite delicious. — 9 years ago
Rich, bold nose with black cherries all the way through. Love it — 9 years ago
Dark fruit nice mouth feel — 10 years ago
Nose is strong, powerful, and full of flavor. Oak flavor dominates with distinct acidity. Fairly good for the price. — 10 years ago
Excellent on first taste ..... — 12 years ago
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2010 was a very good vintage. This is a sub $30 GSM which is excellent. — 7 years ago