Ladera Vineyards

Howell Mountain Malbec

9.47 ratings

-no pro ratings

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA

Malbec

Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.4

Very tight and earthy out of the bottle even after a double decant. After an hour + this opened to amazing blackberry, blueberry and loads of cherry. Tannins and finish are just elegant. Might be one of the best Malbecs ever from Ladera.

Very tight and earthy out of the bottle even after a double decant. After an hour + this opened to amazing blackberry, blueberry and loads of cherry. Tannins and finish are just elegant. Might be one of the best Malbecs ever from Ladera.

Jan 20th, 2020

9.1

Opened another bottle. Just a bit light. Plenty of complexity but lacking the fruit and dynamics of Howell Mtn. I needed more.

Opened another bottle. Just a bit light. Plenty of complexity but lacking the fruit and dynamics of Howell Mtn. I needed more.

Apr 23rd, 2018

8.9

Toasty notes of Blueberry and some spice. Howell Mtn elevation. Cocoa and dark cherry on the palate. One of the better Malbecs but other vintages shine.

Toasty notes of Blueberry and some spice. Howell Mtn elevation. Cocoa and dark cherry on the palate. One of the better Malbecs but other vintages shine.

Oct 8th, 2017

Rachel Digiulio

9.8

Awesome Malbec !

Awesome Malbec !

Nov 20th, 2013

9.0

Ricky had this 9 years ago

Ricky had this 9 years ago

Apr 7th, 2015

Rachel Digiulio

9.9

Rachel had this 10 years ago

Rachel had this 10 years ago

Apr 15th, 2014

9.6

Jason had this 10 years ago

Jason had this 10 years ago

Jan 22nd, 2014