Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Harlan Estate |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2004 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 98; Wine Enthusiast 98; Wine Spectator 97. highly collectible and frequently receives top scores
Tasting Note
Dense, full-bodied Cabernet with blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, cedar, graphite, violets and truffle. Very concentrated, with polished yet powerful, tightly-grained tannins and an enduring, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef bourguignon, aged cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), soy-braised short ribs, char siu, beef rendang.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentations with extended maceration; matured predominantly in new French oak (approx. 24–30 months); bottled unfined and unfiltered. Native-yeast fermentations and careful barrel selection employed.
Vineyard Info
Founded by Bill Harlan in 1984; estate sits on 240 acres in western Oakville with ~40 acres planted. Harlan Estate aims for a ‘California first-growth’ style; limited production (~1,800–2,200 cases) and long cellar potential.