Larkmead Vineyards
Firebelle Napa Valley Merlot Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Nose is muted fruit with minerals. Big tannins. Dark dry cassis; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, pouched strawberries, used coffee grounds, medium spice, grainy volcanic minerals, red roses, cherry cola, leather, dry stems, black tea, nice acidity, structure is big to start but settles down as you sip, good length, balance and finish.
Nose is muted fruit with minerals. Big tannins. Dark dry cassis; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, pouched strawberries, used coffee grounds, medium spice, grainy volcanic minerals, red roses, cherry cola, leather, dry stems, black tea, nice acidity, structure is big to start but settles down as you sip, good length, balance and finish.
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2017
Dense and weighty especially on the mid-palate. Lots of plush concentration. Sexy. Dark and plummy with great mineral and savory notes. 79% merlot, 19%CS, 5%PV.
Dense and weighty especially on the mid-palate. Lots of plush concentration. Sexy. Dark and plummy with great mineral and savory notes. 79% merlot, 19%CS, 5%PV.
1 person found it helpfulSep 1st, 2016
Blackberry, baking spice, tart cranberry. Floral and perfume. M acid, body, m+ tannin. Black fruit, cocoa. Very smooth.
Blackberry, baking spice, tart cranberry. Floral and perfume. M acid, body, m+ tannin. Black fruit, cocoa. Very smooth.
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2016
Opened up quickly. Round and rich, long finish.
Opened up quickly. Round and rich, long finish.
Dec 16th, 2023
I quite enjoyed this Bordeaux blend from Larkmead. I thought it would be more subdued. The tannins were mellow but otherwise it was bright and fruit forward. Chloe liked it. Would drink again. $100, RP 94 pts.
I quite enjoyed this Bordeaux blend from Larkmead. I thought it would be more subdued. The tannins were mellow but otherwise it was bright and fruit forward. Chloe liked it. Would drink again. $100, RP 94 pts.
May 14th, 2023
Nice structure. Lots of blue and red fruit.
Nice structure. Lots of blue and red fruit.
Oct 24th, 2017
Dried red cherry, tobacco and clove. Chocolatey and red fruit mid body on the palate, lingering finish and mid- tannins.
Dried red cherry, tobacco and clove. Chocolatey and red fruit mid body on the palate, lingering finish and mid- tannins.
Dec 18th, 2016
Lush, with chocolate, with long deep expression. Hints if coffee and espresso at the end.
Lush, with chocolate, with long deep expression. Hints if coffee and espresso at the end.
Nov 27th, 2016Excellent! A beautiful Merlot ... Grapes from Calistoga . It has this soft almost floral bouquet that is so elegant. The palate is complex and definitely follows in suit.
Excellent! A beautiful Merlot ... Grapes from Calistoga . It has this soft almost floral bouquet that is so elegant. The palate is complex and definitely follows in suit.
Aug 26th, 2016