Two thousand fifteen was an early harvest at Larkmead, not only due to drought conditions throughout the year but also because it was one of the warmest summers in the Napa Valley in five years time. Under thoseconditions, theysaw yields decline more than 10% across the estate vineyard. With a little extra headroom in Larkmead’sstainless steel fermentation tanks, theyused itas an opportunity to continue trials with co-fermentations.

In this vintage of our Cellars Proprietary Red, winemaker Dan Petroskidecided to co-ferment one of theyoungest parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon with theiroldest parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 1995.

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• Vintage: 2015 Format: 3 x 750ml Availability: in stock Country: USA Region: Napa Valley, CA Varietal(s): Cabernet Sauvignon

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  The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (White Label) is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 months in about two-thirds new French oak. Very Bordeaux-like, with a St.-Julien-like personality, there are notes of crushed stones, gunflint, licorice, cedar wood, Christmas fruitcake and loads of red and blackcurrants. It is a powerful wine with a hint of chocolate as well. This beautiful and structured yet elegant wine should drink well for at least 15-25 years.