Larkmead - The Lark 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Larkmead
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Subregion	California
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2018
Sku	118392
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Larkmead Description

ELITE

The aromas, flavors and textures cast a wide reach on thenose and palate. From lavender and violets to Fuji applesand the bramble of a raspberry bush, the aromas aremasterfully sewn together. As you linger with the wine inthe glass and expose it to air, the wine leans deeper intothe darker aromas of kirsch and graphite.In the mouth, the flavors flow from the candied sweetnessof chocolate covered cherries and red licorice on the frontof the palate to macerated blueberries and blackberrieson the middle of your tongue. It finishes with spicy,dried herbs and savory roasted meats on the back of thepalate. As the overall juiciness of the wine dissipates inyour mouth, it leaves a gentle dusting of cherry-flavoredtannins that coat the palate and prepare you for a secondsip.

Critical Acclaim

WE97
Wine Enthusiast

This red is earthy in tones of barnyard, sage and crushed rock, with underlying plush fruit. With 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc included, it boasts rich red fruit that broadens and lengthens the midpalate. It shows an enduring succulence on the balanced finish.

D95
Decanter
Very savoury and spice-laden on the nose, showing aromas of cigar box, chicory, sandalwood and redcurrants. The palate is beautifully multidimensional: deep but bright, weighty and forward but with great length and integration. A definitive showing of Calistoga, built for at least two decades in the cellar but will also reward those who want to check in at an earlier stage. Brought up in 66% new French oak.
JS95
James Suckling
Pretty aromas of currants, walnuts and fresh tobacco follow through to a full-bodied palate with dusty, chewy tannins and lots of berry, coffee and lightly toasted-oak undertones in the aftertaste. Needs some time to resolve the tannins. Very drinkable now, but better after 2025.
WS94
Wine Spectator
A flash of menthol leads off, followed quickly by intense cassis, blackberry preserves and plum reduction flavors. Notes of singed alder and cedar score the finish, with the menthol hint peeking back in for an encore. Distinctive. Best from 2022 through 2036.
RP93
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak (66% new), the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (White Label) has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and skips out of the glass with bright, cheery scents of kirsch, black raspberries and cassis plus nuances of red roses, pencil shavings, cinnamon stick and wild sage plus a touch of lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers a gorgeous, plush texture and just enough freshness to lift the generous black and red berry layers to a long, fragrant finish.
JD93
Jeb Dunnuck
Based on 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, the base 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beauty, offering classic currant and mulled cherry fruits as well as plenty of cedarwood, tobacco, and spice aromas and flavors. It's rich and medium to full-bodied, with some grippy tannins and a classy finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20.