Wine
Engage with Ladera Howell Mountain, benefiting Calistoga and St. Helena Family Centers
- Item Number
- CFC314
- Estimated Value
- 910 USD
- Sold
- 500 USD to Ecapri
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Lovely Ladera Howell Mountain
--Six 750 ml 2008 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
--Estate Tour, Tasting and Luncheon for 8 people
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 its 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.
This magical estate winery is owned by Anne and Pat Stotesbery, whose gracious hospitality has become legend in this valley. Enjoy a tour and tasting, and a specially prepared luncheon for you and your 7 guests in the gardens. And so that you can get in the mood for a day to remember, this auction lot includes six 750 ml bottles of Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, from the heralded vintage of 2008. Dark fruit, crushed flowers, licorice and tobacco up front…flowers and sweet red berries adding lift and brightness. The 2008 was aged in French oak barrels, and you are going to love it!
Donated by: Ladera Vineyards, Anne and Pat Stotesbery, proprietors
Value: $820
Item Special Note
Special Instructions:
Through the remarkable generosity of 55 Degrees, St. Helena, your wine purchases will be stored securely in optimal conditions for up to 30 days until shipping or pick up arrangements have been made. All shipping charges are the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. A very special Thank You to owners, Karen and Neil Aldoroty, 55 Degrees, St. Helena, CA.
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.
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