Harebrained
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Harebrained – Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend) – 2018
Napa Valley AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A bold and expressive Napa Cabernet built on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Crafted under Hall Family Wines, this 2018 vintage delivers richness, depth, and a polished structure that reflects the precision of modern Napa Valley winemaking. Expect power wrapped in elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Dark fruit compote, blackberry, plum, cassis, cocoa, leather, and subtle earthy tones. Hints of oak spice and mocha add a refined depth.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied with firm yet silky tannins. Long, persistent finish with polished structure and excellent balance between richness and acidity.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, venison, or aged hard cheeses.
Verdict
A layered Napa Valley Cabernet that shines with intensity, finesse, and depth. Impressive already, but built to evolve beautifully.
Did You Know?
The Harebrained label is produced by Hall Family Wines, a group known for optical berry sorting, gravity-flow cellar design, and long élevage in French oak. While exact details vary by vintage, these techniques are central to the polished, seamless texture seen across their portfolio, including this 2018 Cabernet.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A standout expression of Napa’s valley-floor power with remarkable elegance. The dark fruit, silky tannins, and precision easily rank this among the memorable Cabernets recently tasted from the 2018 vintage, I also rated the 2021, and it also coming along almost as identical as this one. ☝️ cheers!
Harebrained – Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend) – 2018
Napa Valley AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A bold and expressive Napa Cabernet built on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Crafted under Hall Family Wines, this 2018 vintage delivers richness, depth, and a polished structure that reflects the precision of modern Napa Valley winemaking. Expect power wrapped in elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Dark fruit compote, blackberry, plum, cassis, cocoa, leather, and subtle earthy tones. Hints of oak spice and mocha add a refined depth.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied with firm yet silky tannins. Long, persistent finish with polished structure and excellent balance between richness and acidity.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, venison, or aged hard cheeses.
Verdict
A layered Napa Valley Cabernet that shines with intensity, finesse, and depth. Impressive already, but built to evolve beautifully.
Did You Know?
The Harebrained label is produced by Hall Family Wines, a group known for optical berry sorting, gravity-flow cellar design, and long élevage in French oak. While exact details vary by vintage, these techniques are central to the polished, seamless texture seen across their portfolio, including this 2018 Cabernet.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A standout expression of Napa’s valley-floor power with remarkable elegance. The dark fruit, silky tannins, and precision easily rank this among the memorable Cabernets recently tasted from the 2018 vintage, I also rated the 2021, and it also coming along almost as identical as this one. ☝️ cheers!
Medium tannins, smooth finish, very drinkable and good price point
Medium tannins, smooth finish, very drinkable and good price point
Feb 13th, 2022
Super smooth. Long legs. Big bouquet. Very good. Michele selected and approved.
Super smooth. Long legs. Big bouquet. Very good. Michele selected and approved.
Oct 7th, 2021