Larkin Wines
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 14 | Lot No. 28
Vintage: 2008
Larkin Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
This exclusive wine easily embodies the finest Cabernet Sauvignon fruit we've harvested to date from the Melanson Vineyard, a majestic site perched high atop the slopes of Pritchard Hill along the rugged eastern contours of Napa Valley. An intensely rich, supple and saturated effort crafted solely for Premiere Napa Valley, this gem stands among the very best we've bottled from this celebrated vineyard setting.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.78000
- Single vineyard wine
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Sean Larkin
Winemaker, Larkin Wines
Sean Larkin is undoubtedly the only person born in Inverkeithing Fife, Scotland who owns an emerging Napa Valley wine entity. What's more, Larkin, now 46, took an amazing course of action from his chosen European profession to achieve his long term dream of becoming a wine proprietor in California's most prestigious wine producing area.
Larkin is considered a true bon vivant in local Napa wine circles and even refers to his Cabernet Franc as "the poor man's Chateau Cheval Blanc," in a most respectful reference to the great Bordeaux chateau. In many ways, Sean Larkin is a modern day pioneer in the truest traditions of Napa Valley. He arrived with little more than his energy and dedication and has literally made something really special from the grapes.
Country born: Scotland
Education: Self taught winemaker.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Source good grapes, blend the best wines, and enjoy life.
Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.
2337 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco CA 94127
415-337-4083
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coho | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | SoNa | 23 (2019) |
| JaM Cellars | 2018 | Rosé | Calistoga | Napa Valley Candy | 23 (2019) |
| J. Moss Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Coho | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Combination of the Two | 18 (2014) |
| Coup De Foudre Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Lightning Bolt | 18 (2014) |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Premiere Cornerstone | 16 (2012) |
| Spotted Owl Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Kiss of Verdot | 16 (2012) |
| Charnu Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 15 (2011) | |
| Detert Family Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 15 (2011) | |
| Markham Vineyards | 2009 | Red Wine | Yountville | 15 (2011) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) | |
| Boeschen Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 14 (2010) | |
| Cornerstone Cellars | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Larkin Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | 2001 | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 7 (2003) |
Winery Distribution
Larkin Wines is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.