Proudly named for his young son, Jack Larkin is the latest offspring from local Bon Vivant and bona fide Napa Valley Cabernet Franc  producer Sean Larkin.

The second release of Jack Larkin is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced solely from the rugged earth of Pritchard Hill's Melanson Vineyard. Meticulously farmed by John Arns, this vineyard is set along a boulder-strewn hillside with distinct southern and western exposures nearly 1200 feet above the valley floor. The inaugural release of Jack Larkin Merlot is from the highly esteemed Switchback Ridge Vineyard west of St. Helena.

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2005 Jack Larkin Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - 92 Points
"From a vineyard overlooking Lake Hennessy on Pritchard Hill, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a black/ruby/purple color as well as sweet aromas of charcoal, acacia flowers, blue and blackberries, and subtle smoky oak. With full body, beautiful purity and density, and a long finish revealing well-concealed tannin, it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and should keep for two decades"


2005 Jack Larkin Merlot Napa Valley - 93 Points
"From the Switchback Ridge Vineyard, the blockbuster, hedonistic 2005 Merlot boasts huge notes of chocolate fudge, espresso roast, blackberries, sweet jammy cherries, and toasty oak along with oodles of fruit and glycerin. Neither shy nor wimpy, it can be enjoyed over the next decade."