| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $125.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-12-19 |
Perfect For
Long-Term Aging, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self, Winning Over the Boss
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Syrah / Shiraz
Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Review
A kid from Brooklyn (Dan Petroski, San Francisco Chronicle's winemaker of the year 2017) is making wine at this historic wine estate in Cali and bringing back the classic cab style. On the nose this muscular Cab is all herbs, spices, cassis and currant with a whiff of vanilla. At some point as the wine ages these aromas will transfer to the palate, but for now the mouthfeel is all tannin all the time. This beast needs a couple more years to calm itself into peak. If you buy now, hold.
As of 2024, VinePair no longer participates in any affiliate programs. All links included in our content are as a convenience to our readers, not for earning commission — we receive no monetary value from them. Learn more about our tastings & review department here!
Related Reads
Learn About Cabernet Sauvignon
Related Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews
Tribute Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2018:
The Benzinger family came to California from New York, landing in wine country in the early 70s. It was tough work back then, buying ...
Smith Story Wine Cellars Pickberry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019:
Husband and wife team Eric Story & Alison Smith-Story loved wine, eloped in Hawaii, conceived of a wine venture. These Texas and Bay ...
Benovia Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville 2018:
Sonoma is known for great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And even though in Napa Valley Cab is king, a lot of Cabernet Sauvignon still grows ...
Bedrock Wine Co. Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2021:
Bedrock Wine Co. is a beast. California native Morgan Twain-Peterson and Staten Island native Chris Cottrell source fruit from vineyards ...
Featured Cabernet Sauvignon Articles
The 50 Best Wines of 2022:
Read VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 wines of 2022 now! These are 50 of the best wines you can buy. See them all now!
The Definitive Guide to Pairing Christmas Cookies With Wine:
Enjoying wine with your favorite holiday bakes offers a chance to delve into the out-of-fashion, yet still fabulous, world of dessert wines.
With Napa Cab Increasingly Out of Reach, Could It Be Sonoma’s Turn for the Spotlight?:
Over the past few years, there has been growing chatter about Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Could Sonoma be the next Napa?
These Vines Aren’t for Wine. They’re for Data.:
Winemakers across the world are turning plots of land into mini-science labs to analyze how grapes are adapting to the climate crisis.
