Larkmead 'Solari' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Larkmead Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s oldest family-owned estates, has cultivated its Calistoga vineyards since 1895. The “Solari” Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of the estate’s production—crafted from its oldest vines rooted in gravelly alluvial soils, and expressing profound depth, precision, and age-worthiness. The 2021 vintage reflects the purity and concentration of a classic Napa Valley growing season.

Grape Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Region: Napa Valley, California, USA

Tasting Notes: Deep garnet-purple with a bouquet of wild blackberry, violets, graphite, and cedar. The palate is rich yet finely structured, revealing layers of cassis, dark chocolate, and espresso supported by mineral-driven tannins. It finishes long, elegant, and powerful, promising superb cellaring potential.

Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye with rosemary butter, venison medallions with juniper reduction, or aged Gouda with fig jam.

Ratings:

• Wine Enthusiast — 97/100
• Jeb Dunnuck — 96/100
• James Suckling — 96/100