Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Red Blend

9.146 ratings
9.011 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
Ron R
9.0

An interesting nose of ripened cherries and toast.
On the palette, it's tannic and a touch gritty. Good balance and acid structure, but finishes a touch tart. I was expecting the cab (white label). Still a lovely example, but not close to the pure cab they produce.

An interesting nose of ripened cherries and toast.
On the palette, it's tannic and a touch gritty. Good balance and acid structure, but finishes a touch tart. I was expecting the cab (white label). Still a lovely example, but not close to the pure cab they produce.

Jul 23rd, 2016
Matt Young

Pretty sure I really enjoyed this one, but I would really need to have again to make a determination

Pretty sure I really enjoyed this one, but I would really need to have again to make a determination

Dec 23rd, 2014
Craig Sedmak

Enjoyed at our Wednesday #napa #oxbox cheese night

Enjoyed at our Wednesday #napa #oxbox cheese night

Aug 14th, 2014
Kimberly Charles

Elegant more restrained white pepper, licorice notes beautiful herbaceous ness. Character: La Femme Nikita & Natalie Portman in Black Swan

Elegant more restrained white pepper, licorice notes beautiful herbaceous ness. Character: La Femme Nikita & Natalie Portman in Black Swan

Feb 8th, 2014
Bob Boyle

Nose of cedar & forest floor, tannins quite strong but wine opened up after an hour, but would benefit from more cellar time

Nose of cedar & forest floor, tannins quite strong but wine opened up after an hour, but would benefit from more cellar time

Feb 8th, 2021
Avery Plank

So many 2011 wines are amazing after some cellaring. This is one of them.

So many 2011 wines are amazing after some cellaring. This is one of them.

May 3rd, 2020
Robert Huey

2011 vintage still very good wine

2011 vintage still very good wine

Jun 9th, 2016
Michael Townley

Softer sweeter cherry notes with lite hints of chocolate on the finish. 100% cab and 2nd year of making this wine.

Softer sweeter cherry notes with lite hints of chocolate on the finish. 100% cab and 2nd year of making this wine.

Jul 5th, 2015
Joel Stevens

Larkmead is simply one of the best - elegant. Bright fruit coupled with gravel notes anchored by their Cabernet Sauvignon from this classic producer!

Larkmead is simply one of the best - elegant. Bright fruit coupled with gravel notes anchored by their Cabernet Sauvignon from this classic producer!

Mar 1st, 2015
Ferg

2011 Vintage

2011 Vintage

Jan 29th, 2015