🏰 【Larkmead's Solari Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a highly-rated flagship wine from one of Napa Valley's oldest estates】, celebrated for its unique soil diversity and age-worthy structure. The 2017 vintage, though warm, produced a wine of immense power and concentration. It offers a captivating bouquet of violet, dried herbs, and black tea, dancing around a core of cassis and dark fruit. On the palate, expect sweet macerated fruit, black cherry jam, and dusty, bittersweet chocolate, with a broad texture driven by classic Solari characteristics of crushed rocks and scorched earth. The finish is long, with generous, mouth-coating tannins. 🍴 This bold Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect partner for prime cuts of beef, such as grilled ribeye or braised short ribs, as well as venison and aged hard cheeses. 🥂 An excellent choice for formal dinners, significant celebrations, or a serious wine tasting event for collectors of top-tier Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Serving Suggestion: The 2017 Solari is built for the long haul, with recommendations to drink now and age for 10-30 years, or best from 2022 through 2033. If enjoying in its youth, a decant of 1-2 hours is highly recommended to allow its powerful structure to soften and its complex aromas to unfold.