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Ladera

Ladera Vineyards is a Howell Mountain estate on Napa Valley's eastern mountains, producing Cabernet Sauvignon from high-elevation volcanic mountain vineyards. The estate is centered on the historic Summit Lake area of Howell Mountain, which lies above the fog line at approximately 1,900 feet elevation. The estate-grown fruit produces Cabernet Sauvignon with naturally high acidity and firm tannins from the volcanic, iron-rich soils. Ladera produces an Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, a Lone Canyon Cabernet, and a Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Reserve representing the top of the quality hierarchy. At auction, the wines average $50 per bottle across 127 lots, with the range from $21 to $104 placing Ladera firmly in the accessible premium tier. The Howell Mountain AVA designation commands respect among collectors for producing some of Napa Valley's most structured and ageworthy mountain Cabernets, though Ladera's prices remain modest compared to neighbors like Robert Craig, Cade, or the ultra-premium mountain estates.