Larkmead LMV Salon (1.5 Liter Magnum - OWC) 2013

  • 97 Robert
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2013

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1500ML

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Winemaker Notes

Only a quarter of the wine is blended to cabernet franc, but the cabernet franc’s aroma characteristics are the most present in the glass. There is a hint of red licorice under a bay leaf note that complements the cabernet sauvignon’s kirsch qualities that build the signature of the aroma profile. Crushed rock and a winter spice box rounds out the perfume. On the palate, the wine comes at you in layers; the top blankets the mouth with the viscosity of amarena cherry syrup, the middle maintains cabernet franc’s dried herb character and the finish evaporates with a hint of scorched earth, tar, crushed gravel and graphite. Over the course of time in the glass we see the wine evolve from an incredible juiciness to being extremely nimble as the tannins start to dry out with a dusty, red fruit sweetness similar to what you would find in the remnants of a tin candy box.

Professional Ratings

  • 97
    The 2013 Proprietary Red LMV Salon, which is a proprietary red of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Cabernet Franc, is stunning. The Cabernet Franc seems to give this wine a tremendous fragrance, as the opaque purple color offers notes of cedar wood, underbrush, forest floor and spring flowers along with creme de cassis and black cherries. With a full body, ripe texture and moderately high tannins, this wine will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring and keep 30-35 years.

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Larkmead, California
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Larkmead Vineyards dates back to the late 1800s, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020, and has been owned by the SolarI/Baker family since 1948. The historic Larkmead Estate is composed of 150 acres contiguous to the winery with 110 planted to Bordeaux varieties. The true character of Larkmead and its unique wines are a direct result of the topography, climate, and the exceptional geology of the soils. Larkmead manages the dramatic variation in soil types In order to maximize fruit and subsequent wine quality, which creates a diversified flavor profile. Larkmead is 100% Estate fruit; it is therefore imperative that the land is treated as an ecosystem with all factors interrelated and focus on long term soil health. Larkmead is always seeking environmentally sound, long term solutions that promote the natural expression of their vineyards, resulting in wine that is unique in its purity, texture, and complexity.
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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.

Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.

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