Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, California, 2017, 3x75cl
Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Blend: Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Ageing: Approximately 24 to 36 months using a combination of French oak barriques (mostly new French oak) and large Austrian oak casks.
Drinking Window: 2024–2050+
CRITIC SCORES
Wine Advocate – 97+ points
Jeb Dunnuck – 97 points
James Suckling – 97 points
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and wild blueberries alongside floral nuances like candied violets, complemented by crushed stone, cedar, graphite, and subtle baking spices. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, showing focused acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a savoury complexity, ending in a long, mineral-laced finish.
Harlan Estate, Napa Valley, California, 2017, 3x75cl
Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Blend: Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Ageing: Approximately 24 to 36 months using a combination of French oak barriques (mostly new French oak) and large Austrian oak casks.
Drinking Window: 2024–2050+
CRITIC SCORES
Wine Advocate – 97+ points
Jeb Dunnuck – 97 points
James Suckling – 97 points
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and wild blueberries alongside floral nuances like candied violets, complemented by crushed stone, cedar, graphite, and subtle baking spices. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, showing focused acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a savoury complexity, ending in a long, mineral-laced finish.
