Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3903 ratings
9.2139 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.3

Rock solid style and presentation. On the 93 bubble. Enuf said…

Rock solid style and presentation. On the 93 bubble. Enuf said…

Apr 18th, 2024
Al Shikoh

fully opaque ruby; black plum, boysenberry, eucalyptus, espresso, tar, smoke; dark fruit, savory herbs, gravel with long tannic finish; full bodied, dry, tightly coiled tannins, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot

fully opaque ruby; black plum, boysenberry, eucalyptus, espresso, tar, smoke; dark fruit, savory herbs, gravel with long tannic finish; full bodied, dry, tightly coiled tannins, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot

Mar 6th, 2023
Ron R
9.4

Parked the Sam Odi, and went for this.
Restrained Napa cab masquerading as a Bdx. Extremely well done.

Parked the Sam Odi, and went for this.
Restrained Napa cab masquerading as a Bdx. Extremely well done.

Dec 24th, 2021
Ron R
9.3

Whoop

Whoop

Sep 25th, 2021
Ron R
9.0

This ain’t right tonight.

This ain’t right tonight.

May 31st, 2021
Ron R
9.4

See my prior notes. Outstanding presentation. This will hang around for a few more years, too.

See my prior notes. Outstanding presentation. This will hang around for a few more years, too.

Apr 25th, 2021
Ron R
9.4

See my prior notes for the detail. More of a restrained Napa cab, which I appreciate. Excellent mid palate detail helps to deliver a more in-depth tasting experience. This is a top draw domestic cab.

See my prior notes for the detail. More of a restrained Napa cab, which I appreciate. Excellent mid palate detail helps to deliver a more in-depth tasting experience. This is a top draw domestic cab.

Mar 28th, 2021
Ron R
9.4

Pungent nose of blueberry jam, laced with nutmeg and cinnamon. The mid-palate is defined by its robust tannic structure. The detail of the presentation is the main feature of this wine. It’s chiseled and possesses good depth. It brings a lovely black fruit profile, coupled with a persistent finish. This has runway ahead of it.

Pungent nose of blueberry jam, laced with nutmeg and cinnamon. The mid-palate is defined by its robust tannic structure. The detail of the presentation is the main feature of this wine. It’s chiseled and possesses good depth. It brings a lovely black fruit profile, coupled with a persistent finish. This has runway ahead of it.

Mar 14th, 2021
Douglas Braun

Amazing currants berry fruit ,mushrooms , wood spice lmedium plus tannins great acidity great balance

Amazing currants berry fruit ,mushrooms , wood spice lmedium plus tannins great acidity great balance

Jul 16th, 2020
Al Shikoh

no formal notes but a bit lacking in density and texture, plenty of freshness, 14.7% ABV, consumed from a magnum

no formal notes but a bit lacking in density and texture, plenty of freshness, 14.7% ABV, consumed from a magnum

May 3rd, 2020