93-Points by James Suckling
Nicely concentrated and very smooth, the 2020 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon combines 18% Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc. It is a downright awesome effort considering the challenges of the vintage. Violets and shades of Black Forest cake fill the nose with roasted dates and espresso grounds. The palate is soft and refined with a silky texture and beautiful sense of length. This is very clean and refined Napa Cab that is seamless throughout the drinking experience and will be best consumed now and over the near future.
Soil:
Cortina Gravel
Bale Loam
Pleasanton Loam
Aging: 16 Months, 66% New French Oak. 
 
The broad 115-acre patch of Calistoga that Larkmead Vineyards calls home has been under vine since the mid-1800s and has witnessed the turning of two centuries. In that time, Napa Valley has transformed from a vinous vestige of the Wild West to one of the most preeminent wine regions of the world. Larkmead played an active role in that swell, as their grapes have contributed to countless, celebrated Napa Valley wines across the decades. The estate has been in the hands of the Solari family since 1948, which has been critical to Larkmead’s success. This steadiness has allowed for the type of careful study that is necessary to truly unlock a vineyard’s potential. Since the beginning of their modern winemaking history in 1997, the family has relentlessly fine-tuned their viticultural and cellar techniques to express the vineyard’s voice most accurately.

Situated in the middle of the valley on Larkmead Lane, between the small towns of St. Helena and Calistoga, the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges provide a dramatic backdrop for Larkmead guests.