The 2016 Larkmead Dr. Olmo Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished red wine from the Napa region in California, USA. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon presents itself with a deep garnet-purple hue and an alcohol content of 14.5%. It was produced by Larkmead, and only 1,467 cases were made.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 97 points, describing it as having "impressive aromas of dried flowers, crushed blackberries, and plums" with "chewy tannins that are supple and savory." He emphasized the wine's "flavorful and intense" nature, advising to drink it after 2023.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also praised this vintage, giving it a 95-point rating. The review highlighted its "exuberant notions of crushed black and red currants, warm plums, and wild blueberries," complimented by "firm grainy tannins and oodles of freshness." It was noted for its long and perfumed finish.

Wine Enthusiast echoed this sentiment with another 95-point score, noting its "tawny in taut leather with layers of coffee bean, dried herb, plum, and cherry." The review emphasized its structured nature, with "dusty tannin weight and breadth alongside fistfuls of Asian spice and clove."

Jeb Dunnuck described the wine as the "most tannic and structured" of its kind, requiring patience to reach its full potential, suggesting a drinking window starting in 2026 and extending for several decades.

Wine Spectator and Vinous both rated this wine at 94 points. Wine Spectator mentioned its "loamy lead-in" with "earth and fruit notes working together," while Vinous highlighted its "youthful intensity and raw power" with distinctive aromatic signatures.

This wine is ideal for those who appreciate a well-structured Cabernet Sauvignon with the ability to age gracefully.