LARKMEAD VYDS. NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021

$124.99

The 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful expression of the potential of Cabernet Sauvignon on our vineyard, showcasing a variety of soil types and clonal selections across the entire 115-acre property. The beautiful, deep, and vibrant violet-ruby color in the glass hints at the richness and depth of this Cabernet Sauvignon. When first opened, aromas of violets, mocha, and dark blue fruits envelop the nose. With time, the wine continues to evolve, as the bramble berry notes expand and make way for exotic spices and vanilla. These flavors are balanced by notes of juniper, cedar, and winter pine forest.

The 2021 vintage delivered a crop with great intensity and concentration. The plush, coating tannins are balanced by our vineyard’s signature mineral brightness, creating elegant tension across the midpalate, compelling you to take a second sip. With dense structure and complexity, this wine continues to open and expand in the glass for hours,
indicating excellent cellar potential. If enjoying upon release, the 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is best
served at cellar temperature after decanting for an hour or two.

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Description

97, Wine Enthusiast

This Cabernet Sauvignon is lifted by the addition of aromatic Cabernet Franc, creating a red wine of depth, concentration and persistence. The intensity of flavors still offers restraint and smart structural balance. Both red and black fruits intermingle with sage, licorice, coffee grounds and a hint of caramel. Impressive persistence.

93, James Suckling

Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, bark and baking spices on the nose, followed by a medium to full body with fine tannins. Well-built and balanced, with a delicious core of berries and wild herbs on a velvety texture. Focused and flavorful finish.

92, Jeb Dunnuck

Moving to the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, its deeper ruby hue is followed by classic Larkmead notes of savory red and black fruits, camphor, loamy earth, and dried tobacco-like nuances. It’s textbook Calistoga with its savoriness and minerality, and it s medium-bodied, with an elegant, focused mouthfeel and outstanding length. It has plenty of charm today (if you don’t mind some tannins) and I suspect will evolve for 10-15 years.

92, Vinous

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a soft, open-knit wine that will drink well upon release. This is an approachable Calistoga Cabernet endowed with tons of complexity. Black cherry, gravel, spice, new leather, tobacco and scorched earth convey the essence of the estate. Pretty floral top notes lift the finish.

92, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (White Label) takes a base of ripe cherries and garnishes that with hints of florals and allspice. It’s medium to full-bodied, plush and approachable, with ample concentration and a softly dusty, mocha-tinged finish.

 

P R O D U C T I O N :
2,368 CASES
V A R I E T A L C O M P O S I T I O N :
92% CABERNET SAUVIGNON
8% CABERNET FRANC
S O I L P R O F I L E S :
CORTINA GRAVEL
PLEASANTON LOAM
ALCOHOL:
14 . 7 %
FRENCH OAK AGING:
20 MONTHS, 64% NEW

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