Larkmead Vineyards
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Lark Ascending"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 64
Vintage: 2018
Larkmead Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 337, aging in 100% new French oak for 22 months
- From a single parcel of 20-year-old vines planted in sandy soils
- The supple and silky tannin profile will support graceful aging over the next 20-plus years
- Founded in 1895, Larkmead has been under the stewardship of the Solari-Baker family for 72 years
Description
Over the course of the last 20 years, we have spent an enormous amount of time and energy studying and replanting the vineyard. The large gestures are complete and the new chapter of our wines are all about nuance and refinement. This soil-selected, singular parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon represents one of the most unique and exciting barrels of wine we produce from our vineyard. Its density and power are seamless, while its tension proves it has the structure to age for two decades or more.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Dan Petroski
Winemaker, Larkmead Vineyards
Winemaker Dan Petroski came to Northern California from New York via Italy where he spent a year living and working with the family that owns the Sicilian winery Valle dell'Acate. Dan has been with Larkmead since 2006 and is responsible for the wine making at Larkmead. His old-world sensibility is a key component of the grace and elegance of Larkmead wines.
Country born: United States
Education: No formal academic wine making education.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Honors / Awards:
San Francisco Chronicle's 2017 Winemaker of the Year
Winemaking Philosophy:
Respect the vineyard and the vintage.
Wine Access
148 Cole Street
San Francisco CA 94117
415-596-1640
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Wine Access:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Cellars | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 27 (2023) | |
| Crocker & Starr Wines | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Stone Place | 27 (2023) |
| Morlet Family Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Le Fabuleux Franc | 27 (2023) |
| Crocker & Starr Wines | 2019 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Block 7 | 25 (2021) |
| HALL | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Sacrashe Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Lark Ascending | 24 (2020) |
Winery Distribution
Larkmead Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Grassroots)
- Arizona (Stem)
- California (Springboard)
- Colorado (Natural Wine)
- Florida (RNDC)
- Georgia (Prime)
- Illinois (Heritage Wine Cellars)
- Indiana (B Side Selections)
- Maryland (Elite Wines)
- Michigan (Great Lakes)
- Minnesota (Libation Project)
- Missouri (Vintegrity)
- Montana (Cardinal)
- Nebraska (Quench)
- North Carolina (Johnson Brothers)
- Ohio (Heidelberg)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (Prufrock)
- South Carolina (Grassroots)
- South Dakota (Cask & Cork)
- Texas (RNDC)
- Utah (Dept of ABS)
- Virginia (Elite Wines)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (Vice Imports)
- Canada - British Columbia (Revelry Import Company)
- Canada - Ontario (Brix & Mortar Wine Co.)
- Japan (AWines)
- Switzerland (NapaWine AG)