Larkmead Vineyards
Firebelle Napa Valley Merlot Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Ah yes. Larkmead delivers as usual.
Ah yes. Larkmead delivers as usual.
Mar 29th, 2015Dark, deep and rich. Showing great. Cocoa, meaty boar, roasted plum. Strong, fine and drying tannins.
Dark, deep and rich. Showing great. Cocoa, meaty boar, roasted plum. Strong, fine and drying tannins.
Aug 11th, 2014
Really enjoyed. A touch hit but merlot softened the overall mouth feel.
Really enjoyed. A touch hit but merlot softened the overall mouth feel.
Jul 2nd, 2021
Excellent and, with an hour of air, showing very well at age 8. This leads with its plush Merlot fruit (just over half the blend), but the Cabernet and other supporting varieties add plenty of complexity and interest. This probably has 4-5 years of good drinking ahead of it, but there's no reason not to enjoy it now.
Excellent and, with an hour of air, showing very well at age 8. This leads with its plush Merlot fruit (just over half the blend), but the Cabernet and other supporting varieties add plenty of complexity and interest. This probably has 4-5 years of good drinking ahead of it, but there's no reason not to enjoy it now.
Jul 24th, 2017
Nice dark fruit with a taste of licorice. Continues to get better as it breathes.
Nice dark fruit with a taste of licorice. Continues to get better as it breathes.
Jun 13th, 2015
Drinking multiple vintages of Larkmead Firebelle. 2010 haas more fruit flavor. 2009 is beyond smooth on tannin and finish. Love Larkmead and MN Gophers!
Drinking multiple vintages of Larkmead Firebelle. 2010 haas more fruit flavor. 2009 is beyond smooth on tannin and finish. Love Larkmead and MN Gophers!
Nov 29th, 2014
Delicious blend. Perfect match for burgers.
Delicious blend. Perfect match for burgers.
Aug 9th, 2013