Larkmead Vineyards
Firebelle Napa Valley Merlot Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Nothing wrong with the wine, big red and blue fruits, coffee and dark cocoa, I think just too much Malbec for my taste.
Nothing wrong with the wine, big red and blue fruits, coffee and dark cocoa, I think just too much Malbec for my taste.
Jan 3rd, 2021All of Larkmead's wines are great
All of Larkmead's wines are great
1 person found it helpfulMay 25th, 2015
Tough vintage for sure but this is excellent nonetheless. Light/medium bodied nose that reminds me of dark cherry pinot. Smells fantastic. For a 2011 cab, imagine it's a warmer climate pinot and it rocks.
Tough vintage for sure but this is excellent nonetheless. Light/medium bodied nose that reminds me of dark cherry pinot. Smells fantastic. For a 2011 cab, imagine it's a warmer climate pinot and it rocks.
Apr 4th, 2015Best recommendation from storybook mountain winery ever! This was my favorite wine of the day.
Best recommendation from storybook mountain winery ever! This was my favorite wine of the day.
May 19th, 2014
Great Bordeaux blend. Jammy fruit with herbaceous notes and plenty of dusty tannins. Definitely a late bloomer and coming into its own right now.
Great Bordeaux blend. Jammy fruit with herbaceous notes and plenty of dusty tannins. Definitely a late bloomer and coming into its own right now.
Dark purple presentation. Merlot heavy blend but can definitely feel the presence of the Bordeaux varietals. 2011 was not a blockbuster year but the top winemakers made classic, balanced wines and the team at Larkmead shows that here.
Dark purple presentation. Merlot heavy blend but can definitely feel the presence of the Bordeaux varietals. 2011 was not a blockbuster year but the top winemakers made classic, balanced wines and the team at Larkmead shows that here.
Apr 27th, 2020
Great legendary Calistoga winery. 2011 vintage not the greatest, but after years in the bottle this was tasty Cab/Merlot blend. Wish i could afford the 2016s.
Great legendary Calistoga winery. 2011 vintage not the greatest, but after years in the bottle this was tasty Cab/Merlot blend. Wish i could afford the 2016s.
Oct 14th, 2019
Big fan of Larkmead and their Firebelle. Solari is worth the higher price point too.
Big fan of Larkmead and their Firebelle. Solari is worth the higher price point too.
Jan 14th, 2018
Tough year 2011 for all Napa but Larkmead tried hard.
Tough year 2011 for all Napa but Larkmead tried hard.
Jan 15th, 2017