Larkmead Vineyards
Solari Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
The 2016 ‘Solari Black Label’ Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolute revelation at this early state in its development. Deep, layered and highly gratifying aromatics greet you with smoky undertones that are set with black tea, exotic spices and huckleberry compote that all wonderfully meld together on the nose. There is a seamless quality that deftly carries through this wine. While obviously rich, the sense of balance is also very satisfying. Highly structured and tannic the ‘Solari’ shows incredible texture, yielding intense mocha, asphalt, anise and creme de cassis flavors. The black fruit and mineral driven finish lingers exceedingly long. While a delight to savor in its youth, this beautiful wine will have an exceedingly long life in the cellar. Make sure and give this at least another year of bottle development prior to enjoying. Drink 2021-2045- 98
The 2016 ‘Solari Black Label’ Cabernet Sauvignon is an absolute revelation at this early state in its development. Deep, layered and highly gratifying aromatics greet you with smoky undertones that are set with black tea, exotic spices and huckleberry compote that all wonderfully meld together on the nose. There is a seamless quality that deftly carries through this wine. While obviously rich, the sense of balance is also very satisfying. Highly structured and tannic the ‘Solari’ shows incredible texture, yielding intense mocha, asphalt, anise and creme de cassis flavors. The black fruit and mineral driven finish lingers exceedingly long. While a delight to savor in its youth, this beautiful wine will have an exceedingly long life in the cellar. Make sure and give this at least another year of bottle development prior to enjoying. Drink 2021-2045- 98
Aug 22nd, 2019
Great bottle to end a successful first day for my sons baseball team in their big tournament here in Vegas this weekend. I rate their play today day a 10 and tonite this Larkmead gets a 9.5. Great juice with plenty of life ahead.
Great bottle to end a successful first day for my sons baseball team in their big tournament here in Vegas this weekend. I rate their play today day a 10 and tonite this Larkmead gets a 9.5. Great juice with plenty of life ahead.
Oct 27th, 2018
Ridiculously good! Wow really it’s an amazing wine. Lots of aroma beautiful tannins and concentration of tannins with great balance and lasting flavor. Well made.
Ridiculously good! Wow really it’s an amazing wine. Lots of aroma beautiful tannins and concentration of tannins with great balance and lasting flavor. Well made.
Mar 14th, 2018
Zero expectations, so it wasn't easy to surpass them, but a pretty awesome surprise. Very dense and fruity driven wine, indicative of North Valley floor for sure. A bit of cellar must but all in all very much alive and drinkable.
Zero expectations, so it wasn't easy to surpass them, but a pretty awesome surprise. Very dense and fruity driven wine, indicative of North Valley floor for sure. A bit of cellar must but all in all very much alive and drinkable.
Jul 20th, 2015
Decanted for two hours. Really showing well. Delicious.
Decanted for two hours. Really showing well. Delicious.
Mar 20th, 2019
Drinking well now but still has room to mature
Drinking well now but still has room to mature
Nov 22nd, 2017
Delicious, dark fruit and smooth as silk finish.
Delicious, dark fruit and smooth as silk finish.
Sep 30th, 2017