Larkmead Vineyards
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 31
Vintage: 2012
Larkmead Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Barrel selection from what is potentially our finest and favorite vintage of the last decade
- These parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon accentuate the best of our complex soil and vine diversity
- The historic vineyard is named after flights of meadowlarks - this wine is an exaltation of our estate
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pine Ridge Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 5x5 | 19 (2015) |
| Signorello Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Cuvee Athena | 19 (2015) |
| Somerston Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Celestial | Block 96 | 19 (2015) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 19 (2015) | |
| Taplin Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Ethel Lewelling Taplin Vineyard | 19 (2015) |
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | "10" | 19 (2015) |
| Wallis Family Estate | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Seraphim | 19 (2015) |
| Bevan Cellars & Chateau Boswell Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Rock On | 18 (2014) |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Suscol Springs Vineyard | 18 (2014) |
| Ideology Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 18 (2014) | |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2012 | Red Wine | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard, Monastery Block | 18 (2014) |
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)