2019 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 WE 95 JS 93 VN 93 JD 92 WA 92 WS 92
DC 95

Decanter, May 2023

Aged 18 months in 71% new Tonnellerie Sylvain barrels, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon offers fragrant aromas of red currants, bay leaf, and sage that mingle with sweet cocoa nibs and brown baking spices. A silky plush layer...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, May 2022

This is structured, complex, dense and lengthy, a celebration of dark berry fruit that is layered and velvety smooth on the palate. Tobacco, oak and dried herb accent it with ease, complementing and contrasting in myriad...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2022

Currants and berries with flowers. Raspberries, too. Medium to full body with medium tannins and a juicy, fruity finish. Soft and delicious to drink now. Drink or hold.
VN 93

Vinous, January 2022

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous introduction to the vintage at Larkmead. Pliant and supple, the Cabernet offers tons of near term appeal. Sweet red cherry, red plum, pomegranate, spice and blood orange infuse...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, May 2022

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon sports a ruby/plum hue to go with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of dried herbs, loamy earth, chocolate, and tobacco, as well as both red and black fruits. It’s another elegant...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2021

(92+ points) Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (White Label) features fragrant notes of red and black plums, lavender and mossy tree bark, over a core of cassis and...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, November 2022

Leads with light sage and alder accents, followed by gently steeped red and black currant fruit laced with licorice root and warm earth. Shows good juicy energy through the finish. Drink now through 2032. - JM

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.3%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine hailing from the renowned Napa Valley in California. Crafted entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this wine presents a deep garnet-purple hue and is sealed with a cork closure. With an alcohol content of 14.3%, it offers a balanced profile that has garnered considerable praise from various wine critics.

James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 93, noting its "currants and berries with flowers" and describing it as "soft and delicious to drink now." He recommends it for both immediate enjoyment and potential aging. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauds this wine, giving it a 92+ score. The tasting notes highlight its "fragrant notes of red and black plums, lavender and mossy tree bark," with a refreshing and vibrant palate that ends with an "herbal lift on the finish."

Vinous' Antonio Galloni similarly praises the 2019 vintage, calling it a "gorgeous introduction to the vintage at Larkmead." He commends its "sweet red cherry, red plum, pomegranate, spice and blood orange" flavors, and suggests it will drink well with minimal cellaring. Another notable review comes from Wine Enthusiast, which awarded the wine an impressive 95 points. Reviewer Virginie Boone describes it as "structured, complex, dense and lengthy," with a "sophisticated finish" that balances dark berry fruit with tobacco, oak, and dried herbs.

Jeb Dunnuck, giving the wine a score of 92, notes its "medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of dried herbs, loamy earth, chocolate, and tobacco," along with a balance of red and black fruits. Wine Spectator also scores it 92, highlighting "light sage and alder accents" and "good juicy energy through the finish."

Decanter gives the highest praise with a 95-point rating, emphasizing its "fragrant aromas of red currants, bay leaf, and sage" and the 18 months it spent aging in 71% new Tonnellerie Sylvain barrels. The review notes a "silky plush layer of red-toned fruit" and a finish "laced with green tobacco and herbs."

Overall, the 2019 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon is highly regarded across the board, with its rich complexity and balanced flavors making it a standout from the Napa Valley region.