Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Harlan Estate
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Decanter 100; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 97

Tasting Note
Deep blackcurrant, wild blueberry, violet and graphite aromas. Medium–full bodied with silky ripe tannins, saline minerality, black truffle, licorice and cocoa layers; poised, very long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ beef (galbi), miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Estate-grown, low-yield hillside vineyards; hand-sorted, small-lot fermentations and élevage in French oak barrels. Team emphasizes earlier picking for freshness and dry-farming/sustainable practices.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1984 by Bill Harlan; 240-acre Oakville estate with roughly 40 acres planted. Small-production, cult ‘first growth’ Napa producer noted for meticulous vineyard work and long ageing wines.