Harlan Estate
Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Tasted blind. Dark, dark black scarlet color. Opaque times 2. Notes of black cherry, licorice, herbs and violets. Some menthol too. Big and strong in the mouth. Monolithic and still a bit harsh despite being open all day. Not as big a fan of this as others, at least at this point in its evolution.
Tasted blind. Dark, dark black scarlet color. Opaque times 2. Notes of black cherry, licorice, herbs and violets. Some menthol too. Big and strong in the mouth. Monolithic and still a bit harsh despite being open all day. Not as big a fan of this as others, at least at this point in its evolution.
Mar 5th, 2023
Was waiting on a special moment to open this bottle. That came last weekend with @Martin G Rivard, Christine and Jennifer down in Palm Beach. Was amazed at how well this bottle has held up. Comes across as a classic left bank. Pulled the cork and let it breath for about an hour, you won’t be disappointed.
Was waiting on a special moment to open this bottle. That came last weekend with @Martin G Rivard, Christine and Jennifer down in Palm Beach. Was amazed at how well this bottle has held up. Comes across as a classic left bank. Pulled the cork and let it breath for about an hour, you won’t be disappointed.
Jan 28th, 2018
Eric had this 6 years ago
Eric had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2017
The best vintage ever tasted from them
The best vintage ever tasted from them
1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2017
These wines do gain complexity and as they age. The fruit and oak are relaxed with notes of black truffle and still showing some grip.
These wines do gain complexity and as they age. The fruit and oak are relaxed with notes of black truffle and still showing some grip.
Nov 19th, 2015
Wow! I was worried because some 95-97 Cults all have gotten flabby! But this gem still had great acid balance and melted tannins with complex core of spices, leather, fruit compote and nuts. Was 100 points WS/WA and the best Harlan I've tasted to date! I think it might still have a quite a few years left to improve which I generally I would have suspected. Drank at Benu with Yun the Somm and friends!
Wow! I was worried because some 95-97 Cults all have gotten flabby! But this gem still had great acid balance and melted tannins with complex core of spices, leather, fruit compote and nuts. Was 100 points WS/WA and the best Harlan I've tasted to date! I think it might still have a quite a few years left to improve which I generally I would have suspected. Drank at Benu with Yun the Somm and friends!
Nov 19th, 2015Yes, this was the bottle had with Monte Cristo's
Yes, this was the bottle had with Monte Cristo's
Jan 14th, 2015
For this bottle the rumors were not true. A stunning bottle.
For this bottle the rumors were not true. A stunning bottle.
Dec 4th, 2014Goddammit, this is actually a fantastic wine. I really wanted to call B.S., but it is everything a great wine should be--balanced, silky tannin, fresh acidity, earthy, spice and juicy plum/cherry fruit. Has a long life ahead of it, too.
Goddammit, this is actually a fantastic wine. I really wanted to call B.S., but it is everything a great wine should be--balanced, silky tannin, fresh acidity, earthy, spice and juicy plum/cherry fruit. Has a long life ahead of it, too.
Nov 8th, 2014