Ladera Vineyards
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Two Mountains"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 99
Vintage: 2011
Ladera Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
For Premiere Napa Valley, Ladera has created a blend of the finest blocks from each of our two mountain vineyards. Our home vineyard on Howell Mountain, part of the eastern Vaca range, is categorically different in nature than the Mayacama range on the east side. So this special offering contrasts the high rolling plateau of Howell Mountain at 1,800 feet in elevation with the steep and rugged vineyards of the western hills.
These differences are exemplified in berry size, cluster count, tannin levels and darkness of the juice. And when combined, the result is bold, yet spicy and elegant. The gentlemanliness of Howell Mountain kicked up by the cowboy nature of the western hills. Truly a wine from Two Mountains.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Karen Culler
Winemaker, Ladera Vineyards
Although I had made wine with my father and grandfather when I was growing up, I actually started in the wine industry at a small winery in Washington state, Associated Vintners. After a year in the cellar, I decided to go to UC Davis to learn more. After a Master's Degree from UCD, as "continuing education," I started at Robert Mondavi Winery for a six-month internship—which lasted for 12 years and through two of their wineries. In 1997, I started to make my own wine and at the same time, I became a consulting winemaker for other small brands. I joined Ladera in 1998, which was their first vintage.
Country born: United States
Education: MS Viticulture and Enology: UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I hold vineyards in the number one position for making outstanding wine—vineyards can make or break a wine. So my primary goal is to find excellent vineyard locations and to "encourage" those spots to grow grapes to the fullest potential of the area. Winemaking and all it involves is secondary.
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| Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 (2014) |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 (2013) |
| Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 (2013) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 (2013) | |
| Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 (2013) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 (2013) |
| Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 (2012) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 (2012) |
| Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 (2002) |
| Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Ladera Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.