Ladera Vineyards

Napa Valley · Howell Mountain · Howell Mountain AVA
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Hours
By confirmed appointment
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Phone
(707) 965-2445
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Tasting Fee
From $55
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1886

About Ladera Vineyards

Ladera Vineyards is best handled as an appointment-only or limited-access Napa Valley winery unless the current official source clearly establishes broader public access. The Wino Notion page should celebrate the producer and wines while making the reservation requirement the first practical planning detail. Guests should not assume that a winery name, vineyard address or online store represents a public tasting room.

A useful visitor profile should explain how to request the experience, whether the address is supplied after confirmation and how far ahead travelers should plan. The live response from the winery should control the available days, fee, duration, wines included, group limit, purchase waiver and cancellation policy. If access is restricted to members, collectors, referrals or allocation customers, that qualification should appear prominently rather than being buried in internal notes.

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Ladera Vineyards can be a strong fit for travelers who prefer a quieter hosted conversation and are comfortable building the day around a confirmed appointment. It should not be promoted as a spontaneous stop. Before publication or travel, the official reservation page or written confirmation should control the final visitor address, operating days, experience name, price, arrival instructions and guest policies.

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Pat and Anne Stotesbery's 1999 mountain-wine project, born from a Howell Mountain stone winery dating to 1886.
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From Montana cattle ranch to Napa mountain,Pat and Anne Stotesbery's decades running Montana ranches gave them the resilience to take on Napa Valley's steepest, most demanding vineyard sites.
A 19th-century stone winery reborn,the Howell Mountain property they bought in 2000 held a stone winery built in 1886, restored to its original look during the Stotesberys' ownership.
A name that says what it means,Ladera translates to "hillside" in both Spanish and Italian, reflecting the Stotesberys' conviction that elevation defines their wines' character.
"Wino Notion likes the potential for a personal, quieter experience at Ladera Vineyards. The appointment-led format can reward careful planners, provided the winery confirmation controls the address, price and guest policies."
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Current Releases
Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Ladera Vineyards, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Howell Mountain producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

Tasting Experiences

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1886 National Register Stone Cellar Appointment
Appointment in one of the Napa Valley's most historically significant and architecturally authentic winery buildings, 1886 National Register-listed Howell Mountain stone cellar with Stotesbery family estate Cabernet and Lone Canyon Vineyard designate from volcanic terrain continuously producing wine for nearly 140 years in the most historically resonant mountain stone cellar appointment on Howell Mountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Ladera Vineyards?

Ladera Vineyards's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Ladera Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Ladera Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Ladera Vineyards?

Tastings at Ladera Vineyards generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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