2004 Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon graceful and elegant

graceful and elegant

18% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon matured in new French oak barrels

juicy and salty-mineral on the palate

A bit more classy than your average picnic ros̩

That extra density helps soften the sharp acidity

2004 Larkmead Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon graceful and elegantThe 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate boasts gorgeous creme de cassis fruit intermixed with notes of lead pencil, spring flowers and blackberries. The wood component is beautifully integrated. With superb texture, a full bodied mouthfeel, and a finish that lasts for 45 seconds, this classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon possesses an unmistakable Pauillac like personality. It can be drunk now or cellared for 15 20 years. (RP)