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
Terrible when I first opened it, but after 4+ hours of aerating, MUCH better. It's a little high on the price, but a really good wine after aerating it. — 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
Bold wine with nice tannins — 8 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
Dark fruit nice mouth feel — 9 years ago
I do remember....what a wine! — 11 years ago
Canadian Juice — 11 years ago
Has a Toasty finish — 7 years ago
Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 8 years ago
Complex and smooth. — 9 years ago
Clear, deep ruby with tears. Clean nose, mid plus aroma strength of red cherry, dried fruit, smoke, toast, mocha, spice and leather. Dry, high acidity, high tannin, mid plus alc, mid plus body, mid plus flavor strength. With mid plus finish. Very good wine, can age — 9 years ago
High Valley Lake County — 10 years ago
Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 11 years ago
Susan LaMotte
Surprisingly delicious! — 7 years ago