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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 
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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.
9.2Ron 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.
9.4
Paul K
Think it’ll get better in a few years.
Think it’ll get better in a few years.
9.1
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