Larkmead Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Still tannic with fresh fruit, but in a very well made and relatively restrained style. The oak is well in check here too. Decant several hours or hold another 5 years.
Still tannic with fresh fruit, but in a very well made and relatively restrained style. The oak is well in check here too. Decant several hours or hold another 5 years.
Aug 31st, 2018I bought this from the Diamond Mountain winery in 2012 and cellared it until now. Patience has paid off. This wine is big, with delicious layers of rich red goodness. The body is thick and chewy, with dark red cherry and chocolate flavors predominant.
I bought this from the Diamond Mountain winery in 2012 and cellared it until now. Patience has paid off. This wine is big, with delicious layers of rich red goodness. The body is thick and chewy, with dark red cherry and chocolate flavors predominant.
1 person found it helpfulSep 23rd, 20212010. I knew it. I knew I should have waited. But noooo. A powerful, complex, and elegant wine. But still so concentrated, so youthful. It really deserved 5-7 more years minimum. Dang it to heck. But, because it's already opened, I figure we might as well enjoy its deep and delightful deliciosity. Tremendous but nowhere near its peak. Double decant? Seems like it almost didn't matter. 9.4 and rising. But it won't survive another assessment.
2010. I knew it. I knew I should have waited. But noooo. A powerful, complex, and elegant wine. But still so concentrated, so youthful. It really deserved 5-7 more years minimum. Dang it to heck. But, because it's already opened, I figure we might as well enjoy its deep and delightful deliciosity. Tremendous but nowhere near its peak. Double decant? Seems like it almost didn't matter. 9.4 and rising. But it won't survive another assessment.
Aug 20th, 2016Decant this one. Elegant. Very promising. #larkmead
Decant this one. Elegant. Very promising. #larkmead
May 8th, 2016Black fruit well ripped with sandy tannins, crisp acidity that lift the fruit, some animals notes too well integrated.
Black fruit well ripped with sandy tannins, crisp acidity that lift the fruit, some animals notes too well integrated.
Apr 30th, 2015I'm a huge fan of the Larkmead cabs. They drink very well young. Round, deep, plush wines that always deliver.
I'm a huge fan of the Larkmead cabs. They drink very well young. Round, deep, plush wines that always deliver.
Mar 15th, 2015Great balance of ripeness and elegance, so many nuances.
Great balance of ripeness and elegance, so many nuances.
Nov 15th, 2014Soft and smooth. Great pairing with steak dinner.
Soft and smooth. Great pairing with steak dinner.
Jan 8th, 2024would have preferred drinking this a few years earlier. Loved it when it was younger
would have preferred drinking this a few years earlier. Loved it when it was younger
Jul 8th, 2023