Crossroads is made from our own vineyards, brewed in exactly the same way as Rudd, and then separated during blending for additional aging and bottling. Fermented and aged for 8 months in 61% concrete tanks, 32% French barrels (used for several years), and 7% new French barrels. Grown on a steep southeasterly slope near the summit of Mount Veeder in the western hills of Oakville. Excellent acidity keeps it fresh. Organically grown. Medium-bodied with aromas of lemon tart, lime juice, and almonds, with a refreshing acidity.
Rad launches new Crossroads brand
Ladd Estate was founded in 1996 by the late Leslie Ladd, who purchased his own vineyards in an area of Napa Valley where some of the finest wineries are located, at the intersection of Oakville Crossroads and Silverado Trail, east of the national highway in Oakville.
With the goal of competing with Chateau Haut-Brion in Bordeaux, the winery has received high praise thanks to its excellent terroir and the relay of the baton between renowned winemakers.
The wines are made entirely from their own vineyards, with the red wine coming from the renowned wine-producing region of Oakville and the white wine coming from their own vineyards on Mount Veeder, at the foot of the mountains west of Oakville, where they are grown organically.
Leslie's daughter Samantha returned to the winery after completing her internship at Chateau Margaux in 2015, inheriting her father's passion and the wines from the winery's vineyards, and is breathing new life into the winery together with her new team.
One of Samantha's new initiatives is that, although all of the grapes except for the three selected wines for the Rad brand (one white and two reds) have been sold until now, she will release red and white wines under the "Crossroads" brand from the second selection, following the example of Chateau Margaux's Pavilion Rouge de Chateau Margaux.
Crossroads wines have been made by winemakers from several generations ago, but the label has been redesigned to be completely new.
Crossroads is made entirely from grapes grown in our own vineyards, and the vinification process is exactly the same as Rudd, with the wines separated during blending and selection, and then further aged and bottled.
Vintage Information
The 2021 vintage at Mount Veeder saw little rain in the winter, a mild, warm spring, a warm and smooth summer, and continued high temperatures in August.
The Sauvignon Blanc harvest began on August 14th, earlier than usual, and was completed in 13 days, including the Sauvignon Gris and Semillon harvest. As a result, the yield and grape clusters were small, but the grapes were concentrated and of high quality.
Tasting Comments
The aroma that rises from the glass is the freshness of peeled citrus fruits plus tropical (guava), pear, bitter grapefruit, lime powder, almonds, and freshly cut grass.
It is medium-bodied and thick, with citrus freshness, a hint of saltiness, and mild acidity that create a pleasant aftertaste.
Vintage: 2021
Capacity: 750ml
Type: White wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main varieties: Sauvignon Blanc approx. 90%,
Blended varieties: Sauvignon Gris, Semillon
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Nested AVAs, Others: Mt. Veeder
Vineyard: Mt. Veeder Estate
Winemaker: Natalie Bath
Vinification: Fermented and aged in 61% concrete tanks, 32% French barrels (used for several years), and 7% new French barrels.
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.5%
JAN: 860004052319