2019 Larkmead "Solari" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Decanter
Review Date: 06/2022Read All Reviews
Crafted by winemaker Dan Petroski, who passed the torch to Avery Heelan in 2021. This was aged 18 months in mostly new French oak. Tremendously savoury and alluring aromas of black olive, baked clay, garrigue and brown scorched earth. Silken layers of blackberry, juicy plums and red currants find espresso beans and a lively vein of blood orange-like acidity. Perfectly integrated tannins that are fine-grained and precise. All built to a lavender-tinged finish. From Napa Green Certified vines. (JC)
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James Suckling
Review Date: 01/2022
Complex aromas of berries, pine needles and flowers with some hot-stone character. It’s medium-to full-bodied with layers of medium-chewy tannins that melt into the wine at the end.
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Wine Advocate
Review Date: 11/2021
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Solari (Black Label) needs a little coaxing to unlock notions of ripe blackcurrants, redcurrant jelly and black cherries, plus touches of plum preserves, bay leaves and menthol with a waft of star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is solidly constructed with firm, grainy tannins and loads of freshness to support the muscular fruit, finishing long and earthy. (LPB)
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Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 05/2022
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Solari is a step down over past vintages, yet it still has a full-bodied, rich, impressive style, although it’s surprisingly evolved, with a lighter rim and more savory aromatics. Dark currants, chocolate, smoke tobacco, and dried herbs define the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, has ripe tannins, and a great finish.
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Origin: Napa Valley, California, United States
Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU: #1914558