2013 Larkmead 'Solari' Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum)

A richly concentrated Cabernet with deep aromas of black currant, plum, and licorice, followed by subtle notes of spice and savory herbs. The palate shows firm, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity structured around dark fruit, carrying through a long, poised finish. Reviews note expressive aromatics and depth that reveal more with air and age.

Composed of roughly 95 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 5 % Petit Verdot, the fruit was hand-harvested and fermented in small lots with careful extraction. After primary and malolactic fermentation the wine aged approximately 20 months in mostly new French oak barrels, allowing integration of oak complexity with the dense fruit core.

Produced by Larkmead Vineyards in Napa Valley, California, this Solari bottling comes from the estate’s prime Cabernet blocks on valley floor and foothill soils. The historic property works across varied soil types under a Mediterranean climate of warm days and cool nights, contributing to the wine’s depth and long-term aging potential.