Wine & Spirits

Item Description

DR OLMO This wine is comprised of older vines (15+ years) planted wholly on Cortina. This wine has a classic, fresh style, an elevated aroma profile and a medium body with great structure.

About Larkmead Vineyards: The historic Larkmead estate is one of the oldest family-owned establishments in Napa Valley. Originally founded in 1895, Larkmead is now under the stewardship of proprietors Cam and Kate Solari Baker. Larkmead’s legendary vineyard features a remarkable diversity of soils that are more typical of a hillside than the valley floor. Centuries of alluvial flow have resulted in the accumulation of ancient riverbed gravel, clay, and loam.

Winemaker Dan Petroski captures the nuance and complexity of this site by vinifying small lots according to clonal selection and soil type. The 110 acre vineyard is masterfully tended by vineyard manager Nabor Camerena and viticulturist Kelly Maher. “Kate and I wanted to recapture the historic place Larkmead Vineyards has held in the Napa Valley and to make wines for a new generation that truly reflects the stature, personality, and history of this world class site.” - Cam Baker, Proprietor

Item Special Note

TASTING NOTES There is a deep, rich sweetness to the aromas of the 2016 Dr. Olmo that are grounded by savory forest floor and earthen notes. Wild blackberries, black cherries, redwood and graphite lift out of the glass and are followed by a potpourri of blueberry compote, macerated strawberries, purple flowers, bittersweet chocolate and espresso bean. There is a hint of menthol lifting through the center of the wine that fades when the wine spends more time in the glass. This is an intensely aromatic wine! As the wine opens up, it becomes more savory, with notes of black tea, black pepper, and pomegranate. The gravely, dusty cranberry finish is the signature of this bottling. For a heavyweight Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is incredibly nimble and ethereal.

DRINKING WINDOW The Dr. Olmo is an incredibly versatile bottling, both in the glass today and in the cellar where it has the potential to age for three decades or more. When drinking upon release, decant for 30 minutes to an hour to bring the wine’s secondary and tertiary characteristics into play.

PLEASE NOTE: Wine cannot be shipped and must be picked up from school (San Francisco)