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2008 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 143
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tgkswine Likes this wine: 92 points
February 17, 2024 - After opening, a bit closed with a slightly bitter finish but quickly opened up after about 30 minutes and was delightful. Dark fruit, smooth tannins and a long finish. This is drinking well.
Was enjoying with a cheese plate later and it paired extraordinarily well. A nice surprise.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Rickets wrote: 94 points
March 13, 2023 - Really fantastic Napa cab drinking at peak. I think there is enough stuffing there for another 5 years, although I doubt it will improve. Drink up!
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ogres3 Likes this wine: 93 points
March 12, 2023 - An excellent smooth integrated wine that is perfectly restrained.
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drrobvino wrote: 93 points
February 19, 2023 - Final bottle from a full case of 12. Last had a bottle about 3 yrs ago.
Decanted this bottle for about 2 hrs prior to enjoying it with grilled ribeyes. Just a lovely pairing.
Black currant, black cherry and cassis, mocha, and anise.
The tannins are beautifully resolved and integrated, just superb.
A regal and complete Napa Cab, what a value at $55 USD. Drink these up in the next 2+ yrs.1 person found this helpful Comment -
ogres3 Likes this wine: 92 points
September 27, 2022 - Drinking well, smooth, rich pleasant fruit.
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By Stephen Tanzer
Vintage Retrospective: The 2008 Napa Valley Cabernets (May 2018), 5/18/2018 (link)(Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
1/25/2011 (link) 90 points(Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon) Very dark red violet color; olive, tart black fruit nose; tasty, olive, tart black fruit, bay leaf palate; medium-plus finish 90+ pts. (89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Larkmead Vineyards
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 897861000221
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 9 (0%)
- In Cellars 2,169 (51%)
- Consumed 2,079 (49%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
grilled asparagus, red potato salad, Tri-Tip, Tri-tipsWho Likes This Wine
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- Wine2008 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
- ProducerLarkmead Vineyards
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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