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Larkmead Vineyards Firebelle Napa Valley Merlot Blend 2014
Historically a multi-variety blend, this wine has accentuated the soft, plush texture and flavor of Merlot, but highlighted the overall structure of Bordeaux varieties. Merlot at Larkmead, planted on rich loam soils full of clay and gravel produces Merlot that tastes like Merlot but acts like Cabernet. LArkmenad's goal is to allow this wine to express its density, weight and power while maintaining its attractive aroma and flavor profiles.
Ratings on Delectable
Henrik Poulsen 
72% ME, 25% CS, 3% PV 1413 cases produced. 93+ pts.
72% ME, 25% CS, 3% PV 1413 cases produced. 93+ pts.
9.4
Michael Sinowitz
Mostly merlot blend. While there is still structure that will keep this going for a long time, it drinks well now with some air. Well made and tasty.
Mostly merlot blend. While there is still structure that will keep this going for a long time, it drinks well now with some air. Well made and tasty.
Paul K
@"Odedi" doing the #merlotthursday and it’s a good one!
@"Odedi" doing the #merlotthursday and it’s a good one!
9.2Todd Cutler
Rich, long finish.
Rich, long finish.
9.4Paul K
Love this wine. Consistent with previous notes. Coffee, chocolate, raspberry, and lots of grainy tannins that make your lips stick to your teeth.
Love this wine. Consistent with previous notes. Coffee, chocolate, raspberry, and lots of grainy tannins that make your lips stick to your teeth.
9.4Paul K
Such a great wine. Beautiful and structured. Takes a long time to open up - 5 hours before it expressed fruit openly. Speaks to a great future. When it did whoa. It felt like every sip was a new element. Spices, red fruit, blue fruit, floral, chocolate, and really well integrated tannin. @Ron R i can’t wait to share this with you.
Such a great wine. Beautiful and structured. Takes a long time to open up - 5 hours before it expressed fruit openly. Speaks to a great future. When it did whoa. It felt like every sip was a new element. Spices, red fruit, blue fruit, floral, chocolate, and really well integrated tannin. @Ron R i can’t wait to share this with you.
9.4
Tim Hickey
Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021
9.5
Joe Flo
Still a bit backwards. More time will help should have decanted.
Still a bit backwards. More time will help should have decanted.
9.4Paul K
Chocolate, raspberry, coffee, and tannins. This is outstanding.
Chocolate, raspberry, coffee, and tannins. This is outstanding.
9.5Tim Hickey
Also extremely excellent. Christmas Day 2017. Barbie and Catherine.
Also extremely excellent. Christmas Day 2017. Barbie and Catherine.
9.2
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