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Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
(Napa Valley, California) - [WE 95] [JS 93] [VM 93] [JD 92] [WA 92] [WS 92]
Regular price $125.00 Sale price $109.97 Save $15.03
About the Winery:
The historic Larkmead estate is one of the oldest family-owned establishments in Napa Valley. Originally founded in 1895, Larkmead is now under the stewardship of proprietors Cam and Kate Solari Baker.
Larkmead’s legendary vineyard features a remarkable diversity of soils that are more typical of a hillside than the valley floor. Centuries of alluvial flow have resulted in the accumulation of ancient riverbed gravel, clay, and loam. Winemaker Avery Heelan captures the nuance and complexity of this site by vinifying small lots according to clonal selection and soil type.
VINEYARD: 100% Estate grown fruit, produced and bottled at Larkmead Vineyards.
SOIL: Cortina (gravel), Bale loam (sand), Pleasanton loam (clay); High gravel concentration
VITICULTURE: Sustainable viticulture
VINIFICATION: 21 day primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks
AGING: Aged for 20 months in 62% new medium toast French oak barrels from Tonnelleries Ermitage, Demptos & Sylvain
PRODUCTION: 2,537 cases
Ratings & Reviews
"This is structured, complex, dense and lengthy, a celebration of dark berry fruit that is ayered 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."
93 Points - 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."
93 Points - Vinous Media:
"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 red cherry, red plum, pomegranate, 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 Points - 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."
92+ Points - Robert Parker's 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."
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon sports a ruby/plum hue to go with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of dried herbs, loamy earth, chocolate, and tobacco, as well as both red and black fruits. It’s another elegant, medium to full-bodied wine offering ripe tannins, good overall balance, and outstanding length."