Larkin, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley

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Red · Cabernet Franc
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LWIN 1696165
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91 /100
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18
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Taster #1350 · Oct 1, 2022
91/100
A completely resolved and delicious wine. It has settled down and has slightly lower acidity than the 2005. This is purple and brownish color and a nose that is like welches grape juice. Tremendous grape flavor with subdued acidity and still very attractive. Soft and medium bodied it is simply fun to drink.
2004 vintage
Taster #7848 · Feb 16, 2019
Surprisingly good
2004 vintage
Taster #2701 · May 29, 2016
95/100
Wonderful wine after about 60 minutes, was fully open at 90 minutes and started to fall off around 2 hours. The wine was absolutely amazing. Best vintage I have had in a while. P.S. used to help make these wines
2005 vintage
Taster #4557 · Feb 7, 2016
So bummed. This one was corked. Had it stored perfectly, and wanted to give it some time. The first bottle disappeared so quickly a few years ago, and I couldn't wait to see how it would evolve. Wasn't pretty.
2005 vintage
Taster #5309 · Jun 13, 2015
93/100
Just hit the spot with bbq lamb and chicken. Good nose. Great fruit, v soft tannins and wonderful balance. Bottle disappeared v quickly.
2005 vintage
Taster #7848 · Jun 11, 2013
Pretty good, needed time. I like the 08 better.
2005 vintage
Taster #7848 · Jan 1, 2012
We liked it, almost better on the second night.
2005 vintage
Taster #5907 · Jan 16, 2011
93/100
Amazing stuff. Peppery, spicy, silky smooth...flavor that last a minute after you drink it. This is about as good as Cab Franc gets.
2004 vintage
Taster #9311 · Dec 27, 2009
89/100
This seems to have lost a lot of fruit since the last time I tasted - but still notes of blueberry and other black fruit. I tHink its time to finish these off.
2004 vintage
Taster #6134 · Sep 16, 2009
90/100
Napa Valley Vintners Association (Fleming's Steak House) : nose: good depth with plush tones of red florals, bell peppers, red cherries, and berries. Has a chinon-esque style to it with a bit more ripe fruit taste: excellent medium feel with good tannins and plush tones of bell pepper, red florals, red cherries, and bits of mixed berries. Nice depth and has a nice silky quality to it overall: A really good cab franc. Well balanced with a good mix of …
2005 vintage
Taster #6498 · May 9, 2009
92/100
Excellent structure and flavor profile. Blueberries, spice and a touch of herb with nice acidity. Good to go now but could also hold.
2004 vintage
Taster #7848 · Jan 16, 2009
Drinking well out of the 1/2 bottle
2005 vintage
Taster #4148 · Dec 26, 2008
93/100
Beautiful nose with cedar, berries, and spice. Rich in mouth with silky tannins. Delicious now but has the structure to last.
2004 vintage
Taster #9318 · Jul 22, 2008
92/100
Really nice depth and structure. Ready to start drinking. A definite pick with great nose and soft tannins.
2004 vintage
Taster #8808 · Jun 28, 2008
B - Decent. Best of the night's tastings. Pretty good depth and round nose.
2004 vintage
Taster #2659 · May 5, 2008
90/100
Heritage Grand Wine Tasting (Ritz-Carlton - Chicago, IL) : Tasted at the 2008 Heritage Grand Wine Tasting @ The Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.
2005 vintage
Taster #1450 · Apr 28, 2008
86/100
A very ripe, dark fruit style that while drinking well right now, perhaps lacks the delicacy this grape shows.
2005 vintage
Taster #6498 · Mar 29, 2008
94/100
Notes consistent with last time, but more approachable now.
2004 vintage
Taster #7004 · Nov 11, 2007
88/100
a nice nose, but lacked the follow through. the tannins were a bit sour. hope age will help
2004 vintage
Taster #2147 · Sep 25, 2007
93/100
Best cab franc since 1994 Wine Smith Res. Ruby. Nicely complex nose of red fruit. Smoothe, nice, lingering finish. P. Liked a lot.
2004 vintage
Taster #1571 · Sep 9, 2007
91/100
Very concentrated purple color. The nose of this wine is very grapey, but showing the mintiness that makes Cab Franc so alluring. Full to medium bodied with very little tannins and transmitting energy and flavor to the whole mouth. While this is not the most complex wine on earth, it is is vibrant and primary that it ends up been very compelling.
2005 vintage
Taster #1571 · Sep 9, 2007
92/100
Had at Merril Lindquist's home with Roy Piper. This Cab Franc is ven better than the 2005 I had earlier. It has settled down and has slightly lower acidity than the 2005. This has a dark purple color and a nose that is more mature than the 2005. It has lost a bit of its grapenines, but offers more black fruits. The mintiness is a little more subdued, but still very attractive. Full to medium bodied, this is just a …
2004 vintage
Taster #6498 · Aug 22, 2007
93/100
Young, concentrated and intense with terrific structure. Best to decant or age but I enjoyed immensely nonetheless.
2004 vintage
Taster #7848 · Jan 20, 2007
Young wine, tasted best after about 2 hours in a decanter. Cannot wait to get more.
2004 vintage
Taster #9334 · Nov 27, 2006
89/100
unimpressed - thought the wine was bitter
2004 vintage
Taster #7848 · Jul 29, 2006
Very medicial and young upon first taste. Let to bottle sit open for six hours, the wine showed very well, another great bottle from larkin.
2004 vintage