One of the best Cabernets under $40. The Ladera 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of the two excellent estate vineyards of Ladera, the Lone Canyon Ranch and the Howell Mountain. Very Limited.
The 2005 vintage is known for its superb richness, structure, depth and varietal character. The wine is rich with aromas of blackberry fruit, anise and fresh herbs and a tannin structure that is full and highly extracted. This makes the wine enjoyable now and most likely, the 2005 Ladera Napa Valley Cabernet should age well for another 10 years.