94 Points Decanter: "The Larkmead estate Cabernet Sauvignon in 2022 is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc, grown in Cortina gravel and Pleasanton loam soils and aged 22 months in 71% new French oak. One of the more refined Cabernets of this challenging vintage, which saw a record-setting heatwave. Despite this, the wine retains freshness, tension, and energy, though the tannins are less pronounced, the structure slightly softer, and the fruit leans more red-toned than usual. Still, there’s plenty to admire—juicy black cherry and brambly blackberry fruit mingle with cedarwood spice, mocha, and a lift of blood orange acidity. The tannins are gentle yet present, lending the wine a long finish with warming spice notes."

92 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Larkmead 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc, which was brought up in 71% new French oak. It has a clean, classy, textbook Cabernet Sauvignon nose of ripe currants, loamy earth, leather, and spicy wood. It's nicely balanced, medium-bodied, has a focused, nicely structured mouthfeel, and a great finish. There's not a chance I'd guess it was a 2022 in a blind lineup. Drink bottles any time over the coming 10-12+ years. Drink 2025-2037."

W I N E :
2022 ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

V A R I E T A L C O M P O S I T I O N :
82% CABERNET SAUVIGNON
18 % C A B E R N E T F R A N 

S O I L P R O F I L E S :
CORTINA GRAVEL
PLEASANTON LOAM

ALCOHOL:
14 . 9 %

FRENCH OAK AGING:
22 M O N T H S , 71 % N E W