Ladera, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

 I’m a big fan of Ladera’s consistency over their entire portfolio.  There is always solid quality to be found, and it shines through in this reserve bottling.  Focused black cherry and mixed berry fruit is accompanied by notes of crushed rock minerality, and easy oak spice adds interest and tension against the fruit.  It finishes bright, with great length and clearly shows its ageworthiness.  Another success!  Contains 4% Petit Verdot.