Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.370 ratings
9.214 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

no formal notes but a bit lacking in density and texture, plenty of freshness, 14.7% ABV, consumed from a magnum

no formal notes but a bit lacking in density and texture, plenty of freshness, 14.7% ABV, consumed from a magnum

May 3rd, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

M+ tannins, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, cherries, strawberries come on late, expresso roast, leathery, medium spice, dry dark soil, dry red florals, cigar with ash, dry stems, acid is good but there is still a fair amount of tension in this wine, good structure, length and balance with a dry tannin finish. Needs 5-8 years before you want to open one and will last another 7 plus years.

M+ tannins, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, cherries, strawberries come on late, expresso roast, leathery, medium spice, dry dark soil, dry red florals, cigar with ash, dry stems, acid is good but there is still a fair amount of tension in this wine, good structure, length and balance with a dry tannin finish. Needs 5-8 years before you want to open one and will last another 7 plus years.

3 people found it helpfulJan 14th, 2017
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

Retrained fruit, nicely structured, balanced with smooth mouth feel and finish. Decant for 2 hours.

Retrained fruit, nicely structured, balanced with smooth mouth feel and finish. Decant for 2 hours.

1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2018
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.1

Very good. Juicy. Bold. Depth

Very good. Juicy. Bold. Depth

Jun 30th, 2017
Josh Orr

Solid Napa Cab from an amazing winery and winemaker

Solid Napa Cab from an amazing winery and winemaker

Feb 3rd, 2017
Shay A
9.3

I tasted a ridiculous amount of good wine tonight. Hopefully these notes make sense!

This was my first introduction to Larkmead, and what an introduction it was. For a Napa cab, this was very heavy on the red fruits. Lots of cherries, almost sweet tart candy. Balanced integration of oak. I'd like to try some older bottles of this.

I tasted a ridiculous amount of good wine tonight. Hopefully these notes make sense!

This was my first introduction to Larkmead, and what an introduction it was. For a Napa cab, this was very heavy on the red fruits. Lots of cherries, almost sweet tart candy. Balanced integration of oak. I'd like to try some older bottles of this.

Oct 12th, 2016
Deborah M

Wine of the night. Complex. Well balanced. Elegant. Decanted for one hour. This wine is drinking really well right now.

Wine of the night. Complex. Well balanced. Elegant. Decanted for one hour. This wine is drinking really well right now.

Mar 27th, 2022
Tim McCarthy

Actually Anna Dolce

Actually Anna Dolce

May 14th, 2021
Sean Grullon

Drinks like a ripe Bordeaux. Varietally correct black currants and eucalyptus are accompanied by lush, blueberry fruit, cedar, vanilla, with an incredible depth and and an acidity that gives way to a lingering finish. As good as Napa gets.

Drinks like a ripe Bordeaux. Varietally correct black currants and eucalyptus are accompanied by lush, blueberry fruit, cedar, vanilla, with an incredible depth and and an acidity that gives way to a lingering finish. As good as Napa gets.

Feb 8th, 2021
TVF
9.5

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon - Outstanding vino, with hints of pepper and cherry or plum. A robust wine that I anticipate enjoying again. Great with a ribeye! :)

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon - Outstanding vino, with hints of pepper and cherry or plum. A robust wine that I anticipate enjoying again. Great with a ribeye! :)

Feb 6th, 2021