Classic (Martha McClellan) Napa "cult" style with supple, sweet and chewy tannins.
Quite impressive for being a 2nd label wine.
Alc. is probably on the high side, pH must be close to 4.0 and color looks a little developed so I doubt it is going to make old bones but then again - it is drinking great now so why wait.
— 9 years ago
Great varietal typicity with nice blue and bramble fruits, green herb, coffee, cocoa, and black pepper spice. — 10 years ago
Phenomenal special project Cab from famed Harlan Estate winemaker Bob Levy! Scrumptious Chewy heavy and Bold, massive red fruits, long finish. — 12 years ago
Lovely 17 year old Merlot! DuBrul and Seven Hills fruit, well made by Casey McClellan. Bottle bouquet, fruit, acidity, complexity and balance. Nicely developed but not over the hill for sure. — 9 years ago
06' Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Vineyard.
60% Cabernet 40% Merlot. 100 % New Oak. First year the label didn't say Cabernet Sauvignon. This was also the first year Martha McClellan was the winemaker. Maybe these two things had to do with the label change🤔.
Decanted for 2 hours. It's a BABY... There's no way this wine is 10 years old!?! Big & bold wine. Dark ruby red in color. Rich dark chocolate, ripe cherry, dark plum skins, little spice. 15+ years in it! Great 06'! I've had a few very good 2006's as of late. — 9 years ago
I like it. It's different. Can't quite put into words how. Definitely needed decanting. — 9 years ago
From Will Harlan with Bob Levy. Harlan without Harlan prices. — 9 years ago
Importer is Scott Levy. LOVE this one! My fave of everything I tasted that day. Was so pleasantly surprised. — 10 years ago
A single vineyard wine from the makers of Jarlan Estate Bob Levy and Bill Harlan — 12 years ago
Eric
Christmas closer. The best nose I can remember- blackberry jam, wildflowers, and perfume only hot chicks wear. Palate is hard to describe. The blackest of black fruit, burnt leather, charcoal, dark brown shoe polish and sugar. MY GOD. — 8 years ago