Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Harlan Estate |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley |
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/Wine Advocate 100; Jeb Dunnuck 100; Decanter 100; James Suckling 100; Wine Spectator 96; multiple top-100 and collector accolades
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with cedar, graphite, tobacco, violet and dark chocolate notes; powerful, velvety palate, ultra-fine yet substantial tannins, bright acidity and an exceptionally long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar or blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Indonesian beef rendang.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations; matured ~18–24 months in French oak (approx. 50% new); bottle-aged prior to release.
Vineyard Info
Founded in 1984 by Bill Harlan in Oakville; roughly 40 planted acres producing a high-end, Bordeaux-style 'first growth' Napa flagship noted for longevity and precision.