Wine

Item Description

--6-Bottle Vertical of Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000-2005, 750ml, in a wooden display case

--Membership in the Premiere Crew Wine Club at the Proprietor Level

Look southeast from the town of Calistoga, and you’ll see the west facing slopes of Howell Mountain rising high above the Napa Valley floor along the eastern side of the Silverado Trail. Ladera’s Howell Mountain vineyard sits across the broad summit of a ridge of that mountain, and in spite of altitudes ranging from 1,600 to 1,800 feet, the terrain is rolling and gentle. The beautiful stone winery traces it roots back to the 1880s and has been meticulously restored, and returned to its former glory as a gravity flow winery.

It’s a scene that looks remarkably peaceful for a mountain with a volcanic past. And so it is right that Ladera’s Howell Mountain wines display explosive intensity, but with finesse and elegance. Their California mountain origins give them their deep dark cherry flavors and rich character, while their European style is apparent in the refined, balanced and classical harmony of those flavors. Smoothly structured tannins promise long, graceful aging.

Enjoy a fabulous 6-bottle vertical of Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet in 750 ml, 2000 – 2005.  Add to that a membership in the Ladera Premiere Crew Wine Club at the Proprietor level, entitling you to two shipments of 6 bottles of wine each, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. In addition, your membership benefits include early access to wines, special pricing and discounts, complimentary tastings and estate tours for four when you come to visit.

Item Special Note

Through the remarkable generosity of 55 Degrees, St. Helena, and The Packaging Company, San Bruno, your wine purchases will be stored securely in optimal conditions for up to 30 days from auction end and then shipped free of charge to your home. A very special Thank You to owners, Neil and Karen Aldoroty, 55 Degrees, and Marwan Hannon, The Packaging Company.

Collection of California Sales Tax:

Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable in the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the fair market value of each lot.