Nice refreshing wine we enjoyed during Juke 4th weekend. — 4 years ago
Family gathering. The Ladera S was terrific. Happy New Year! — 6 years ago
Big and bold — 7 months ago
One of my fave Napa Cabs, Plummy, jammy, great balance. Celebrating Mary Ann’s Bday with family at our favorite Italian spot-Anthony’s — 8 months ago
Malbec
Rosé
Howell Mtn
Let that sink in for a moment...then find this wine online and buy it! AMAZING. — 6 years ago
NOM 1474. La Ladera. Nose of caramel, agave, white pepper, baking spice, cinnamon. Palate upfront is cinnamon bark, caramel, agave, peppercorn, with an alcohol after burn. — 8 months ago
Pillow Rd. Vineyard is situated to the southwest of Sebastopol, not far from the southern tip of the Russian River Valley, and planted to two acres of Chardonnay and seven acres of Pinot Noir. Clones 777, 115, and Pommard made up the first plantings in 2000, with Calera and Swan being added later (replacing Gravenstein apple trees). The vineyard has courted her fair share of suitors, originally being one of Duckhorn’s sources for its Goldeneye Pinot Noir. The first commercial vintage under the Pillow Rd. label was 2006. I’m not sure whether Ladera had entered the scene at that point, but it was definitely in time for their release of the 2009 vintage. In 2016 PlumpJack Group acquired Ladera’s Howell Mountain vineyard and winemaking facility, and while it appears the Pillow Rd. Vineyard wasn’t included in that sale, I haven’t seen anything that spells that out explicitly. Regardless, what is certain is that Napa Cab makers can’t quit this Russian River Pinot vineyard. It had some kinks to work out, but ultimately it’s built for pleasure and not complexity, and it eventually got there. Cherry cola, sassafras, baking spice, butterscotch, and just enough of a citrus edge to keep from losing its balance. — 6 years ago
Thomas Williams
100% Godello - Do Valdeorras - Gateway to Galicia (said w a lisp) Northwest Spain just outside Rias Baixas and northern Portugal.
Perfectly served w pulpo gallego, (octopus) Served at menu del Dia (Spanish mid day meal 2pm)
Clay, granite and slate soil gives the wine a zesty mouth feel.lemon and pear notes. If you like sauv blanc, you'll love this Godello. — 5 months ago