Ladera Vineyards

is a highly respected Napa Valley winery renowned for its mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and its commitment to expressing the distinctive character of Napa Valley’s hillside vineyards. Founded by Pat and Anne Stotesbery in the late 1990s, the winery grew from the couple’s passion for agriculture, wine, and exceptional vineyard sites. After decades as successful ranchers, they acquired mountain vineyards on Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain, laying the foundation for what would become one of Napa Valley’s premier producers of mountain-grown wines.

The winery is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from estate vineyards on Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder, and other elevated Napa Valley sites. These mountain vineyards feature rocky soils, low yields, and ideal growing conditions that produce grapes with remarkable concentration, structure, and complexity. Ladera’s winemaking philosophy emphasizes vineyard expression, balance, and elegance, resulting in wines that combine rich fruit character with refined tannins and long aging potential. Since its founding, the winery has earned acclaim for producing some of Napa Valley’s most distinguished mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons.

In addition to its Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon program, Ladera expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of the Pillow Road Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, allowing the winery to produce acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from one of Sonoma County’s premier cool-climate regions. This combination of mountain-grown Napa reds and Russian River Valley wines showcases the winery’s dedication to expressing exceptional terroir across multiple vineyard sites.

A defining characteristic of Ladera Vineyards is its focus on estate farming, sustainable vineyard stewardship, and family ownership. Through its dedication to premium vineyard sites, small-lot production, and meticulous craftsmanship, Ladera Vineyards continues to be recognized as one of Napa Valley’s leading boutique wineries, producing wines that reflect the power, elegance, and individuality of California’s finest vineyards.