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Larkmead Vineyards

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707-942-0167 1100 Larkmead Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
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Larkmead is a truly historic vineyard, dating back to the 1880s, and has been owned by members of the Solari family since 1948. One of the very finest vineyards in Napa Valley, Larkmead's 120 acres are primarily planted to Cabernet but also Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and a small block of 100 year-old Tocai Friulano vines. In addition to crafting its own 100% Napa Valley Estate wines, Larkmead also grows and sells top quality fruit to select premium Napa Valley wineries.

Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Solari Reserve (2008)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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JonDerry

Beautiful Cabernet, one that certainly mollified my concerns about the 08' vintage stacking up against 07'. I actually prefer this 08' Larkmead to the 07', as this is much more approachable, offering good purity of fruit with the classic larkmead tart...

Larkmead Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Napa Valley Firebelle (2008)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed cherry and black currant with mint, spice, chalky minerals, waxy notes and a hint of underbrush. On the palate, it was velvety smooth yet juicy with a hint of sweetness to it's black currant fruit, exotic spice and vanilla. The finish w...

Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (2005)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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mark

Very inviting nose of deep, ripe blackberries and rich vanilla. It's still a little young right now. Silky smooth black fruits on the palate with a strong tannic backbone and medium spice. Nice lingering leathery finish.

Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (2007)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa » Calistoga
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Table Wines
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JonDerry

The nose really jumps out at you showing an elegant blend of cassis, plum, earth, and some wood shavings. These notes transfer over to the palate with the addition of a good and pure blast of red and black fruit. Good medium plus finish. 93+ points. W...

Larkmead Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Napa Valley Firebelle (2006)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

My first mistake was thinking of this as a Californian Merlot blend because it’s so much more than that. The nose was intense with red licorice, forest floor and cedar box. It had a gorgeous structure that will carry it for years to come. Filled to the...

Larkmead Firebelle Meritage Napa (2007)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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Teppo

2010 - early though

Larkmead Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Napa Valley Firebelle (2008)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed black currant, cherry liquor, spice, brown sugar and a hint of fresh-turned soil. On the palate, it was velvety smooth and luxuriant with blackberry jam, cherry wood and spice. The finish was exceptionally long with blackberry and curra...

Larkmead Vineyards Tocai Friulano Napa Valley (2010)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Varietal: Tocai Friulano
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose was rich yet fresh like spring with a bouquet of white flowers, minerals, apricot, almonds and butter. On the palate it was full and luxurious with inner floral and spice notes, a hint of herbs and white pit fruits. It coated the palate before...

Larkmead Firebelle Napa (2006)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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rar8888

Very smooth, notes of chocolate and dark cherry. Refined smooth tannins and a supper long finish. This is a great $50 bottle.

Larkmead Firebelle Meritage Napa (2007)

Winery: Larkmead Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Napa
Type: Table Wines
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rar8888

This is a very complex wine with dark fruit, berries, and violet notes on the nose. On entry there is a blackberry followed by bit of earth, spice, and tobacco. This wine took around five hours to fully open up but it was definitely worth the wait.

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  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Tocai Friulano

    Blanc doux, Cinquien, Istarski Tokay, Malaga, Mosler, Sauvignon de la Correze, Sauvignon gros, Sauvignon à gros grain...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and...

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

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