2001 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (46) Avg Score: 91.4 points

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  12/30/2023 - oldwines Likes this wine: 94 Points

  I thought this was beautiful. Acquired just after release from a local shop. From Magnum, decanted for a large family Holiday party and enjoyed over 6 hours. I really liked this and thought this was the best red wine tonight. Just the right amount of Napa power but more restrained and elegant than “in your face.” Red and black fruited with some balanced oak induced flavors. Lovely texture and still modestly tannin oriented at first but this faded with air. Long finish with some soft pipe tobacco and chocolate. It was a really nice wine to drink and eat food with.

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  10/8/2022 - haqofeta Likes this wine:

  Slow ox for 2 hours. Tannins are fully integrated, but there's only a hint of brick on the rim. Still loads of acidity, especially the first few hours, but it was a little thin. Filled out after 3 or 4 hours and 24 hours later was still drinking nicely (although not as well as the end of the night before). If its been stored well I think it should last another 10 years, but I think its a bit of a gamble after that.

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  5/28/2022 - bobh22314 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Cherry with a hint of orange at the rim. Luscious black fruit still with freshness as it crosses the pallet to a moderately long finish Full bodied with barely a hint of tannins. Tastes much as it did 5 years ago but much softer and can see that there is an end in site. Suspect this is best over the next 2 to 3 years.

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  12/30/2020 - PAWS wrote:

  This is still drinking beautiful, the cork fell apart and we almost lost hope. Last bottle enjoyed in 2020, may my dad Rest In Peace for leaving this gem for us. We love Larkmead.

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  3/30/2020 - Tbernie Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Breathed 45 minutes to an hour it goes from okay to pretty damned amazing.

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