Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

The beautiful, deep, and vibrant violet-ruby color in the glass hints at the richness and depth of this Cabernet Sauvignon. When first opened, aromas of violets, mocha, and dark blue fruits envelop the nose. With time, the wine continues to evolve, as the bramble berry notes expand and make way for exotic spices and vanilla. These flavors are balanced by notes of juniper, cedar, and winter pine forest.

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Appellation: Napa Valley
Average age of vines: 25 years
Farming Methods: Organic
Maturation: French oak aging; 19 months, 70% new tonnelleries, demptos and emitage
Soil: Cortina (Gravel), Bale Loam (Sand), Pleasanton Loam (CLAY)
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc
Vineyard Orientation: NE-SE
Vineyard Size: 45 acres

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019	92 Wine Advocate Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (White Label) features fragrant notes of red and black plums, lavender and mossy tree bark, over a core of cassis and boysenberries. The medium to full-bodied palate is refreshing and vibrant, delivering an approachable texture and herbal lift on the finish. 93 Vinous The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous introduction to the vintage at Larkmead. Pliant and supple, the Cabernet offers tons of near term appeal. Sweet Cherry, red plum, pomagranate, spice and blood orange infuse the 2019 with layers of nuance and complexity. Best of all the 2019 will drink well with minimal cellaring. 92 Wine Spectator Leads with light sage and alder accents, followed by gently steeped red and black currant fruit laced with licorice root and warm earth. Shows good juicy energy through the finish. Drink now through 2032. 1,696 cases made. 93 James Suckling Currants and berries with flowers. Raspberries, too. Medium to full body with medium tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Soft and delicious to drink now. Drink or hold 95 Wine Enthusiast This is structured, complex, dense and lengthy, a celebration of dark berry fruit that is layered and velvety smooth on the palate. Tobacco, oak and dried herb accent it with ease, complementing and contrasting in myriad ways and landing on a sophisticated finish.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2020	93 James Suckling Aromas of hot stone, leather, sliced plums and dried herbs. Full-bodied with silky tannins. Bright acidity helps to bring definition to the well-ripened red and black fruit. Steady, lingering finish. Savory, but remains fresh. Drink now. 91 Wine Advocate There are 2,400 cases of the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (White Label), all harvested prior to September 27 of that year, according to winemaker Avery Heelan. It’s a red-fruited wine, with scents of strawberries and redcurrants and a dusting of cocoa powder. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s silky and elegant, with a lingering finish.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2021	95 OwenBargreen.com A beautiful wine from a great vintage, the 2021 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon was stored in mainly new French oak (64% new) before bottling. This vintage unlike 2020 has 8% Cabernet Franc blended in as the 2020 utilized nearly 20% Merlot. This edition is impeccably balanced, with toasty oak notes alongside creme de cassis, sweet pipe tobacco, damp soils, black currants and suggestions of fresh sage. A totally dazzling effort that is already nicely evolved, enjoy now and over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2024-2039 92-94 Vinous The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is terrific. Bold and explosive, the 2021 shows the more muscular side of the year. Black cherry, tobacco, incense and new leather all meld together in this dramatic, super-expressive Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
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