Larkmead Vineyards The Lark

Winery	Larkmead Vineyards
Region	Napa Valley
Appellation	Napa Valley
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size	110 acres
Soil	Bale Loam (Sand)
Vineyard Orientation	South
Average Age of Vines	17+ years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	French oak aging; 19 months, 80% new
Vintage	2015

Created from older vines (17+ years), this wine comes from an anomaly in the rocky A block – a patch of Bale loam surrounded by Cortina. This deeper, richer soil is sprinkled with cobbles and produces the most luxurious wine from the estate. The wine has a depth and concentration that is unrivaled from the property.

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95pts The Wine Advocate– 2015 vintage

FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
Displaying a deep purple-black color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Lark offers a fragrant cassis, crushed cherries and blueberries-scented nose with touches of menthol, chocolate box, char-grilled meat, earth and violets. Rich and concentrated on the medium to full-bodied palate, with firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, it finishes long with a minty lift.

98pts James Suckling– 2015 vintage

FOR THE 2015 VINTAGE
This is a dark and drawing red with iron, rust, sand and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, extremely deep and dense with incredible intensity and depth. Masses of violets and berries. It goes on for minutes. Superb 2015. Best ever? Release in September 2019. Drink on release and beyond.