Larkmead Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Parked the Sam Odi, and went for this.
Restrained Napa cab masquerading as a Bdx. Extremely well done.
Parked the Sam Odi, and went for this.
Restrained Napa cab masquerading as a Bdx. Extremely well done.
See my prior notes. Outstanding presentation. This will hang around for a few more years, too.
See my prior notes. Outstanding presentation. This will hang around for a few more years, too.
Apr 25th, 2021See my prior notes for the detail. More of a restrained Napa cab, which I appreciate. Excellent mid palate detail helps to deliver a more in-depth tasting experience. This is a top draw domestic cab.
See my prior notes for the detail. More of a restrained Napa cab, which I appreciate. Excellent mid palate detail helps to deliver a more in-depth tasting experience. This is a top draw domestic cab.
Mar 28th, 2021Pungent nose of blueberry jam, laced with nutmeg and cinnamon. The mid-palate is defined by its robust tannic structure. The detail of the presentation is the main feature of this wine. It’s chiseled and possesses good depth. It brings a lovely black fruit profile, coupled with a persistent finish. This has runway ahead of it.
Pungent nose of blueberry jam, laced with nutmeg and cinnamon. The mid-palate is defined by its robust tannic structure. The detail of the presentation is the main feature of this wine. It’s chiseled and possesses good depth. It brings a lovely black fruit profile, coupled with a persistent finish. This has runway ahead of it.
Mar 14th, 2021
Amazing currants berry fruit ,mushrooms , wood spice lmedium plus tannins great acidity great balance
Amazing currants berry fruit ,mushrooms , wood spice lmedium plus tannins great acidity great balance
Jul 16th, 2020
dark, inky black violet; blackberry, black cherry, lavender, menthol, graphite; blue and black fruit, minerality; medium weight, dusty tannins, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3 % Cabernet Franc planted in combination of gravel, sand, and clay soils, aged 19 months in 65% new French oak; Larkmead’s base cuvée, has the balance to drink young; $125
dark, inky black violet; blackberry, black cherry, lavender, menthol, graphite; blue and black fruit, minerality; medium weight, dusty tannins, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3 % Cabernet Franc planted in combination of gravel, sand, and clay soils, aged 19 months in 65% new French oak; Larkmead’s base cuvée, has the balance to drink young; $125
Oct 27th, 2019
A feminine Napa Cab, if such a thing is possible. Flavorful and polished, without big weight or over extraction. Dark fruit, medium-long finish.
A feminine Napa Cab, if such a thing is possible. Flavorful and polished, without big weight or over extraction. Dark fruit, medium-long finish.
Jun 12th, 2019
I rated this 92 only three months ago and thought it needed time. Not the experience today. 2+ hours air and then dug in. It is awesome. Time will help. Still lots of edges, but I’m loving this.
Big, complex, layered, and pretty darn balanced given everything going on. There are some things that stuck out, and that’s probably what I experienced last time and thought it needed time. The secondary stuff from oak sticks out, but is really interesting; Cedar and baking spice…the mouthfeel is GREAT. Then there’s anise, dark chocolate, cherry, blackberry and more. It goes on and on and on.
Vikings are done. Go Chiefs!
I rated this 92 only three months ago and thought it needed time. Not the experience today. 2+ hours air and then dug in. It is awesome. Time will help. Still lots of edges, but I’m loving this.
Big, complex, layered, and pretty darn balanced given everything going on. There are some things that stuck out, and that’s probably what I experienced last time and thought it needed time. The secondary stuff from oak sticks out, but is really interesting; Cedar and baking spice…the mouthfeel is GREAT. Then there’s anise, dark chocolate, cherry, blackberry and more. It goes on and on and on.
Vikings are done. Go Chiefs!