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Top-notch Cabernet from Napa benchmark Larkmead. This historic property just north of St. Helena and south of Calistoga dates back to the late 1800s. Winemaker Dan Petroski produced a stunning set of wines in 2016, and relative to some of Napa’s new guns these wines are still remarkably well-priced. 97+ pts Wine Advocate / 97 pts Vinous / 97 pts James Suckling / 96 pts Jeb Dunnuck “Medium to deep garnet-colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Solari (Black Label) (made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon) bursts from the glass with vibrant black and red cherry preserves, dark chocolate, crushed black currants and warm plums scents plus hints of spearmint, roses, underbrush, truffles and bay leaves. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers a fantastic intensity of black fruit and savory layers, supported with a frame of wonderfully ripe, fine-grained tannins and great freshness, finishing long and minerally. 788 cases were made.” - WA “The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Solari is the wine where all the Larkmead signatures come together. Powerful, resonant and also savory, the Solari has so much to offer. Bright red cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice infuse this unctuous yet structured, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Also available, extremely limited:
Larkmead Dr. Olmo Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 - $139.99 net 97 pts James Suckling / 94-96 pts Wine Advocate / 95+ pts Jeb Dunnuck / 95 pts Wine Enthusiast “A barrel sample of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Dr. Olmo (Black Label) rocks up with an outspoken crème de cassis, preserved plums and blueberry compote nose with touches of dark chocolate, dusty soil and chargrilled meats plus a waft of yeast extract. Full-bodied, very tightly wound and jam-packed with black fruit and earthy accents, it has a solid backbone of grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing very long. 1,600 cases are expected to be made.”
Larkmead The Lark Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 - $239.99 net 98 pts Jeb Dunnuck / 98 pts James Suckling / 95 pts Wine Advocate / 95 pts Vinous “Lastly, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Lark is another tour de force in Napa Valley Cabernet! More plump, rounded and sexy than the Solari release, it boasts heavenly notes of blackcurrants, chocolate, espresso roast and dried flowers. With a seamless, full-bodied, plush, even sexy, style, no hard edges, and sweet tannin, drink this beauty anytime over the coming two decades or more.” - JD
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