Harlan Estate

Bond

Melbury Napa Valley Red Blend 2005

Had it 2015.10.26--Scent of various flowers exploded when opened. First sip of this Napa Cult wine (Grand Cru of the region according to its winemaker) by Harlan already evoked memories of left bank Bordeaux wines. Aerated for about 30 minutes before enjoying its notes of peppery, leathery and berries and lasting taste with good steak and more importantly congenial company. I asked the friend and host to talk about his definition of good wine and he said--it's who you had the wine with that made it so very memorable...I guess we wine fanatics are just sentimental people after all :) — 11 years ago

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Bond

Pluribus Napa Valley Red Wine 2005

It's not as good as the harlan but this behemoth is pleasing like riding a monster truck thru the mud after a boozy tequila shot — 12 years ago

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Pott Wines (Aaron & Claire Pott and Daughters)

The Arsenal Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Legit. Wow. I'll take this over Harlan any day — 12 years ago

Sorada

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Phenomenal special project Cab from famed Harlan Estate winemaker Bob Levy! Scrumptious Chewy heavy and Bold, massive red fruits, long finish. — 13 years ago

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Calera Wine Company

Mt. Harlan Aligoté 2013

Tasty. Well balanced with fruity finish and light minerality compared to most Viogniers. Could drink at summer bbq — 11 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

It's good to be Leah! Trifecta--2002 Harlan, 12 yr pappy, Krug — 11 years ago

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Pax Mahle Wines

Griffin's Lair Sonoma Coast Syrah 2006

This is some *seriously* good Syrah. Right up there in terms of quality with the big wines from Alban Vineyards, Ovid, and Harlan Estate.
Immense fruity palate, but not in an overpowering way. Gobs and gobs of complexity and character to the nose and taste, and a lingering aftertaste that never seems to fade. And the dryness. The dryness and fruitiness in combination will blow your mind with every sip

Astounding wine. Truly astounding.
— 12 years ago

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Bond

Matriarch Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

Deeply extracted fruit made this wine a delight from the Harlan family. It required 30 minutes in the glass to open and yet it was surpassed by a younger ornellaia when paired with a rich steak. This wine shows better on its own (without food) IMO. — 11 years ago

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Bryant Family Vineyard

Proprietor Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

From the famed Prichard Hill estate vineyard, this 100% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a cult wine, rubbing shoulders with Screaming Eagle, Harlan and Colgin. The nose is typical of Napa Cab, with rich aromas of steeped blackberries, cassis, saddle leather, spice box and carmelized brown sugar. On the palate, it's silky, sexy and nicely balanced. There is a lovely, polished interplay of fine tannins and glycerol, along with darker notes of saddle leather, cedar, and espresso beans. Medium plus finish. — 11 years ago

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Calera Wine Company

Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Vintage Chardonnay 2010

Wonderfully zippy. That's totally a wine word. Don't doubt it. — 12 years ago