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.