2014 Cade "Estate" Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

94 Points from Jeb Dunnuck: "I loved the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is reminiscent of the 2012 with its open, full-bodied, balanced profile. Perfumed red and black fruits, spicy oak, flowers, and foresty, earthy nuances all define the aromatics, and it’s balanced and has integrated tannins as well as a gorgeous finish. It too has another decade of longevity, but there’s no need to delay gratification." (2/16/23)

93 Points from Robert Parker: "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate from their Howell Mountain vineyards is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. A beauty, with mulberry, blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, graphite and spice, the wine cuts a broad swath across the palate with no hard edges. The color is a healthy, deep purple and the wine full-bodied, rich, and while drinkable now, is capable of evolving for up to 15-20 years." (12/30/2016)

93 Points from Decanter Magazine: "Generous, supple and expressive, Cade's 2014 is abundantly endowed with aromas and flavours of creamy cherry, dark spice and nicely integrated new oak. Expansive and open-knit on the palate, the wine is framed by fine tannins and underpinned by good acidity, avoiding excess in its unabashedly extrovert style." (5/31/2017)

92 Points from Wine Spectator: "Shows deft balance, offering a charming mix of spicy, toasty oak amid a core of red and dark berry, with touches of anise and herb. Slowly and gracefully gains momentum and depth. Best from 2018 through 2028. 7,125 cases made." (9/30/2017)

92 Points Vinous: "Cade's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is soft, supple an open-knit, especially for a Howell Mountain wine. Black cherry, dark chocolate, spice, menthol and licorice are all pushed forward. The 2014 will drink well with minimal cellaring given its supple, silky personality. 

In late 2016, Cade purchased Ladera and in so doing greatly expanded their holdings on Howell Mountain. At present, the plan is to increase production of the existing wines, rather than adding new wines to the range. These are especially lush, flamboyant wines for Howell Mountain. Winemaker Danielle Cyrot favors short fermentations of 7-9 days at hot temperatures as part of her approach to tame the typically huge Howell Mountain tannin profile." (10/2016)