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2007 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
94+pts(WA)Composed of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc,
the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (nearly 4,000 cases produced) is a
great buy for a world-class Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. It exhibits a dense
purple color, notes of charcoal, creme de cassis, graphite, and forest
floor, and a ripe, opulently fruity, rich, full-bodied style. Its
endearing silkiness, multi-dimensions, and mature, sweet tannins suggest
it has two decades of life ahead of it.
One of Napa Valley’s
finest estates, and one that is not as appreciated as it should be,
Larkmead fashions top-flight wines that should evolve for 15-25 years or
more. Scotsman Andy Smith is the consulting winemaker for this estate,
which is located off the valley floor just north of St. Helena. The
2007s are strong follow-ups to Larkmead’s terrific 2005s and 2006s. As a
historical note, the 2009s will be the 114th vintage this iconic estate
has produced.Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 186 Dec 2009
Winery Notes: "Deep ruby red-purple color. Unmistakable Larkmead aromatic profile of
dusky cola, wild herbs, minerals and ripe dark fruit, with a complex,
perfumed violet side note. The palate is immediately dark, rich and
multi-layered with Larkmead menthol-mineral flavors, graphite, cedar and
dusty cocoa powder notes. Concentrated dark fruit dominates as the
palate expands but the wine remains lively, juicy and focused
throughout. The tannins are long, youthful and satisfying and bring
richness and length to the palate, which finishes with a whiff of pepper
and aromatic thyme. This is a California Wine.
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2007 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 94+pts(WA)
2007 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 94+pts (WA)
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