The 2014 Larkmead Solari Cabernet Sauvignon is a robust red wine, embodying the depth and richness expected from a top-tier Napa Valley Cabernet. Crafted by Larkmead, this wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 20 months in 80% new French oak, resulting in a complex and layered profile.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this vintage an impressive 99 points, describing it as a wine that "flirts with perfection" and noting its "profound depth of flavor" and "oodles of pure crème de cassis and blackberry fruit." This review highlights the wine's "opaque black/purple color" and suggests it will be a delight to drink over the next thirty years.

James Suckling also praised this wine, giving it a score of 96. He noted the "aromas of spices, redwood, blackberries, tile, and plums," and admired its "full body and super-integrated, chalky tannins," emphasizing its "real tension and drinkability."

In a similar vein, Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine at 98+, describing it as "flat out awesome" and praising its "ripe, sexy, multi-dimensional" character. He pointed to the wine's "deep, saturated purple color" and "layers of plum and cassis fruit," along with notes of cedar, spice-cabinet, and spring flowers, as highlights.

Wine Spectator also contributed to the acclaim, with a score of 95. They noted its "caressing edge" and "mix of juicy and fresh plum, black cherry and boysenberry compote notes," while acknowledging the "tarry tannins on the back end."

Overall, the 2014 Larkmead Solari Cabernet Sauvignon stands out as a compelling choice for those seeking a wine with both immediate appeal and long-term aging potential.