Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Calistoga - Napa Valley

If you have never tried Larkmead, I would highly suggest taking this opportunity and vintage release to do so as the Cabernet is so expressive and unique to where the property rests. This Napa Valley Cabernet is again, comprised of all estate fruit from Larkmead’s vineyards. “Comprised of deeper, richer soil profiles (Pleasanton loam series) from both A and C block, this wine has the body weight of a “baby Solari.” This wine, created through blending a mix of young and old vines, is an attempt to imitate Solari, but a human can’t replicate what Mother Nature creates - and that is what the difference is between our Cabernet and our Solari. The fruit for this wine was harvested from predominantly young vines, and their youthful energy resonates on the palate. It is medium in weight with a supple, juicy core of blackberries that is lifted by hints of red licorice and spice. There is an expansiveness on the finish as the tannins coat the palate. The tannins themselves are very dusty, like a cherry-flavored talcum powder.” – Dan Petroski