2019 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
2019 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (750ml)
From Napa Valley’s storied Larkmead Vineyards, one of the region’s oldest family-owned estates, this 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted entirely from fruit drawn from parcels scattered across the 115-acre estate between the Vaca and Mayacamas mountain ranges. The estate is farmed organically, a detail that informs the wine’s sense of place and the way different blocks contribute their own fruit and structure to the final blend.
The 2019 growing season is widely regarded as one of the finest in recent Napa history, delivering both density and unusual finesse. The wine opens with pomegranate, blackberry, leather, and cassis, layered with macerated cherry and warm baking spice. On the palate it shows real tension against a plush, velvety mid-palate, with notes of tobacco, dried herb, and oak carrying through a long, sophisticated finish. Structured yet generous, this Cabernet is built to evolve in the cellar while already offering a compelling drinking experience.
Tasting notes
- Aromas: pomegranate, blackberry, leather, cassis, with hints of macerated cherry and warm baking spice
- Palate: a balance of tension and plushness, with tobacco, dried herb, and oak supporting a long, refined finish
Food pairings
- Peppercorn-crusted ribeye
- Wild mushroom risotto
- Duck breast with cherry reduction