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Larkmead Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
97 Points Parker A beautiful new Napa Valley Cabernet from boutique producer Larkmead! 97 Points Wine Enthusiast "Cellar Selection": "With a tiny 3% addition of Cabernet Franc, this wine is defined by aromas of violet and crushed rock. Oak, clove and graphite dot a landscape of bold structure on the palate, with bright acidity balancing the concentration and grip. Enjoy 2025 - 2030." 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the 2015s, the largest production cuvee from younger vines is the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon and it includes 3% Cabernet Franc and spent 18 months in 65% new French oak. Possessing terrific richness in its dark fruit, tobacco and Graves-like minerality, this beauty is full-bodied, concentrated and layered on the palate. It’s a beautiful base cuvee that does everything right."
Ratings on Delectable
Ron R 
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.
9.4Ron R
Whoop
Whoop
9.3Ron R
This ain’t right tonight.
This ain’t right tonight.
9.0Ron R
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.
9.4Ron R
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.
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.
9.4Ron R
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.
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.
9.4
Douglas Braun
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
9.2
Al Shikoh
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
9.3
Matt Sterr
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.
9.2
Paul K
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!
9.4
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