Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Lark 2015

98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Lark is another tour de force in Napa Valley Cabernet! More plump, rounded and sexy than the Solari release, it boasts heavenly notes of blackcurrants, chocolate, espresso roast and dried flowers. With a seamless, full-bodied, plush, even sexy, style, no hard edges, and sweet tannin, drink this beauty anytime over the coming two decades or more. Located north of Saint Helena and pulling all from their estate vineyard located around the winery, owner Cam Baker and winemaker Dan Petroski have produced some true superstars in 2015. These are ripe, full-bodied, majestic, yet structured wines that are going to age beautifully. There’s been a distinct stylistic shift with the 2016s, which were harvest far in advance of when most were harvesting, and the wines are certainly still beautiful, yet more tannic, backward, and angular. They’ll be beautiful wines, but certainly in a different style than previous vintages. Drink: 2018-2038. (12/29/17)"

98 points James Suckling: "This is a dark and drawing red with iron, rust, sand and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, extremely deep and dense with incredible intensity and depth. Masses of violets and berries. It goes on for minutes. Superb 2015. Best ever? Release in September 2019. Drink on release and beyond. (3/13/18)"

98 points International Wine Report: "[$360 list] The 2014 'The Lark' is an utterly brilliant wine from Larkmead. Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon this immediately begins to impress as striking aromas of ripe blackcurrants and blackberries are joined together with spring floral blossoms, graphite, roasted coffee, herbs and wet gravel which are simply exhilarating. On the palate this beautifully balanced and structured, with a medium to full body, backed by a gorgeous polished tannins, which beautifully wrap the ripe core of fresh dark fruits that expand gracefully through the wine. Displaying remarkable depth, concentration and precision, from start to finish, this is clearly one of the most captivating wines from the vintage. Larkmead and winemaker Dan Petroski have crafted a absolutely stunning bottle of Cabernet, which is both classy and sophisticated, and will have a simply marvelous future ahead. Drink: 2023-2044. (May 2019)"

95 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Displaying a deep purple-black color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Lark offers a fragrant cassis, crushed cherries and blueberries-scented nose with touches of menthol, chocolate box, char-grilled meat, earth and violets. Rich and concentrated on the medium to full-bodied palate, with firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, it finishes long with a minty lift. Drink: 2017-2036. (Oct 2017)"

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous):"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon The Lark is showing beautifully today. Linear and powerful, the 2015 Is going to need time to be at its best. Next to the other wines in this range, the Lark is unusually reserved. Floral and lifted, with terrific purity and plenty of structure, the 2015 needs time to be at its very best. The Lark emerges from some of the sandier soils at Larkmead. Drink: 2022-2040. (Jan 2018)"

95 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$360 list] Winemaker Dan Petroski coaxed small yields to make this 100% varietal wine from a warm drought-year vintage marked by concentration and scarcity. Densely spicy, leathery and tobacco-laden, with quiet, dusty black fruit, this structured red is abundant in cocoa powder and crushed rock elements. This wine is worth cellaring; enjoy best 2025–2030. Alcohol 14.7%. (Nov 2018)"

94.3 points CellarTracker.com community score.