2010 Sauvignon Blanc Lillie
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Winemaker Andy Smith described the 2009 growing season as cool and 2010 as cold, pointing out that Larkmead's vineyards do well in late vintages. But crop levels were low in both years (in 2009 largely owing to problems during the flowering), and Larkmead has what Smith described as "unfulfilled potential in the marketplace." Vineyard redevelopment here has also held down production. The 2010 harvest of the red varieties took place between October 2 and 20, under mild conditions and following a hot week in late September. Rains then arrived on the 22nd, noted Smith, and lasted for a week. The Bordeaux varieties came in at Brix levels between 24.5 and 25.5, on the low side for this property. The two 2010s I tasted from barrel showed great promise.
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Larkmead is one of the historic estates in Napa Valley, with a rich lineage that goes back to 1895. The wines I tasted with proprietor Cam Baker and winemaker Andy Smith were all truly remarkable. Most importantly, though, these are highly individualistic wines loaded with true personality and class. Pricing remains exceedingly fair by Napa Valley standards, considering the quality of what is in the bottle.
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