{"product_id":"2023-larkmead-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-surface fizz-flow-16 fizz-stack-16 s-FILjwX0SaonI\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a serious and composed aromatic profile of deep plum and blue fruits, layered with cedar, graphite, and a subtle and soft herbal and floral lift of dried rose petals and sage. With time, a deeper aromatic core of black cherry and cassis emerges, accented by subtle hints of black pepper and cocoa nibs from 22 months aging in French oak. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is full and expansive, yet remarkably poised for its youth. Supple, fine-grained tannins frame a broad, generous mid-palate, delivering immediate appeal while laying the groundwork for extended aging. The finish is long, layered, and resonant, with lingering dark fruit notes woven together with dusty, warm savory nuances. It concludes with a sense of persistence that speaks to the pedigree of our historic vineyard and the enduring longevity of our estate-grown wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eMaturation:\u003cbr\u003e22 months in French oak (76% new)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fizz-heading-3 fizz-stack-12\"\u003eAbout Larkmead\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fizz-text-large fizz-stack-16\"\u003eLarkmead Vineyards is one of the oldest family-owned establishments in Napa Valley. Originally founded in 1895, the 115-acre Larkmead estate is now under the stewardship of the Solari-Baker family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad patch of Calistoga that Larkmead Vineyards calls home has been under vine since the mid-1800s and has witnessed the turning of two centuries. In that time, Napa Valley has transformed from a vinous vestige of the Wild West to one of the most preeminent wine regions of the world. Larkmead played an active role in that swell, as their grapes have contributed to countless, celebrated Napa Valley wines across the decades. Critical to Larkmead’s success, the estate has been in the hands of the Solari family since 1948. This steadiness has allowed for the type of careful study that is necessary to truly unlock a vineyard’s potential. Since the beginning of their modern winemaking history in 1997, the family has relentlessly fine-tuned their viticultural and cellar techniques to express the vineyard’s voice most accurately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarkmead’s legendary vineyard features a remarkable diversity of soils that are more typical of a hillside than the valley floor. Centuries of alluvial flow have resulted in the accumulation of ancient riverbed gravel, clay, and loam. Winemaker Avery Heelan captures the nuance and complexity of this site by vinifying small lots according to clonal selection and soil type. The expansive vineyard is farmed organically by vineyard manager Nabor Camerena and viticulturist Kelly Maher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarkmead Vineyards is situated above the narrowest point of northern Napa Valley’s tilted hourglass shape. The Larkmead estate is comprised of 115 contiguous acres of vineyard, spread across the valley floor, stopping just shy of the two opposing mountain ranges: the Maycamas Mountains and the Vaca Mountains. The vineyard is planted to Bordeaux varieties, and has been completely redeveloped since 1995 with a single exception: a three-quarters of an acre block of ancient vine Tocai Friulano. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixture of gravel, clay, and sand interweave across the property, forming a complex mosaic of small, distinct vineyard blocks. Larkmead Vineyards utilizes sustainable and organic farming practices to work with each block on their own terms. The grapes are farmed and vinified separately and then blended into wines that honor the site’s diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fizz-text-large fizz-stack-16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140358783175,"sku":"13072","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/5663\/4311\/files\/IMG_2923.jpg?v=1788994441","url":"https:\/\/villagewinemerchant.com\/products\/2023-larkmead-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"The Village Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}