90 PTS INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR. The '05 Ladera Cabernet has aromas of blackberry pastille, mocha and spicecake; ripe and supple but at the same time juicy and firm; almost exotic.
Cabernet Sauvignon's boldness pairs well with beef sliders and rich sauces.
Slow cooked duck leg
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold structure balances the dish's richness.
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and dark fruit enhance the lamb's richness.
Slow cooked beef or lamb
Cabernet Sauvignon's tannins and dark fruit balance the fatty, savory meat.
Pork skin in chile sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins cut through the fatty pork skin.
Crispy rich pork cut
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins cut through the pork's fattiness.