Larkmead Vineyards

Solari Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.432 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Calistoga, 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
Robert McCall

Just sending love and good vibes to all down in Napa and Sonoma.

Just sending love and good vibes to all down in Napa and Sonoma.

Oct 15th, 2017
Carl Fischer

Tons of berries, dark fruit, cola, baking spices. This is a lush and big wine but also so well-balanced with nice acidity and soft tannins. Medium/long finish. And quite youthful. Two hour decant.

Tons of berries, dark fruit, cola, baking spices. This is a lush and big wine but also so well-balanced with nice acidity and soft tannins. Medium/long finish. And quite youthful. Two hour decant.

Sep 17th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Stewed mix berries on the nose. Well resolved but still showing some soft tannins. Ripe & juicy blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, stewed plums, rhubarb, steeped tea, black cherry cola, licorice, raisin, sweet spices, soft grainy brown volcanic minerals, fresh & dry red florals, bright acidity and a nice lean elegant finish.

Stewed mix berries on the nose. Well resolved but still showing some soft tannins. Ripe & juicy blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, stewed plums, rhubarb, steeped tea, black cherry cola, licorice, raisin, sweet spices, soft grainy brown volcanic minerals, fresh & dry red florals, bright acidity and a nice lean elegant finish.

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Craig Sedmak

As good as it gets for Napa Valley floor Cabernet! Gorgeous!!

As good as it gets for Napa Valley floor Cabernet! Gorgeous!!

Oct 27th, 2014
Brianna Matz

Happy Thanksgiving! What a treat. Gorgeous

Happy Thanksgiving! What a treat. Gorgeous

Nov 24th, 2023
Eric L.

Excellent structure with pleasant blackberry and cedar notes.

Excellent structure with pleasant blackberry and cedar notes.

Jul 9th, 2019
Mono Head

Cherries, vanilla , bell peppers,
Definitely reminds me very distinctly of something else. 9.2

Cherries, vanilla , bell peppers,
Definitely reminds me very distinctly of something else. 9.2

Mar 2nd, 2019
Alan and Sue Doell

Sharing with Alan at a Peruvian restaurant. Classic Cab with blackberry notes, refined tannins, black tea, black currant. Superbly long finish. Prob good for next 5 years. Pairs perfectly with a steak.

Sharing with Alan at a Peruvian restaurant. Classic Cab with blackberry notes, refined tannins, black tea, black currant. Superbly long finish. Prob good for next 5 years. Pairs perfectly with a steak.

Aug 24th, 2018
Mark Somerville

Rich currants and a smooth finish.

Rich currants and a smooth finish.

Jul 30th, 2016
Aaron Hamrock

Decanted for two hours. Really drinking well tonight.

Decanted for two hours. Really drinking well tonight.

May 1st, 2016