Popped and poured into red Solo cups; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2006 pours a garnet/purple with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated black currants, blackberries, black cherries, tobacco, Poblano pepper, cocoa, fine warm spices and organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Quite delicious and a really lovely example of the 2006 vintage. Drink now through 2036. — 19 days ago

Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (29%) and Merlot (13%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of red and black fruit, anise,purple flowers and leather. Flavors of black cherry/plum/berry fruit, black licorice, cocoa powder and sweet baking spices. Lovely mineral and minty tones on the long and lingering finish. Silky tannins and a velvety texture. Loaded with finesse and wonderful freshness. Enjoyed with Petey and Kase (Thanks Guys) on the beach in Cape May, NJ. — a month ago
#AgedWineTuesday
Deep inky in color with a short reddish/ purplish rim.
Strong nose and full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Showing black currants, black plums, blackberries, dried figs, dark chocolates, raisins, peppercorn, licorice, light earth, herbs, light tar, tobacco leaf and light barnyard.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This 22 year old Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward, very complex and entertaining. A fantastic wine.
Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 years.
Wine Spectator 93 points. Wine Advocate 97 points.
The high alcohol is well integrated by now.
Elegant, and a great sipping wine. Paired beautifully with my delicious American Wagyu steak.
A blend of 59% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Unfiltered and unfined.
15.6% alcohol by volume.
95 points.
$400. — 8 days ago
Ok, not the best. First sip has a metallic taste. Better after it breathes a bit. Sept 2026 — 7 days ago
Very good. June 2025 — 7 days ago


What remains to be said. Just outstanding. — 8 hours ago
Выпито 06.10.26 на балконе Symbol. Сегодня Свете было бы 60 лет…Как несправедлив этот мир… — 9 days ago
3L. Textbook Pauillac. Proper yet lifeless - at Chris & Mary’s — 24 days ago
Tom Garland
Harlan Estate: A Historic Retrospective.
With: Antonio Galloni, Will Harlan and winemaker Cory Empting. At Angler restaurant, San Francisco.
Vintages: all from magnum
1989 Harlan Estate....rare never released
1990 Harlan Estate.....1st release, savory elegance.
1993 Harlan Estate ..fading
1994 Harlan Estate....a savory beauty, classic style
1995 Harlan Estate..beautiful, classic style
1997 Harlan Estate ..flat(maybe the bottle)..1997 jumps to the riper style.
2001 Harlan Estate ...beautiful
2002 Harlan Estate ..beautiful
2006 Harlan Estate...drink
2010 Harlan Esta...drink or hold
2011 Harlan Estate...meh
2013 Harlan Estate ..drink or hold
2016 Harlan Estate ...hold
2019 Harlan Estate ...hold
2020 Harlan Estate ...meh
2021 Harlan Estate ..hold
FOOD:
Bluefin tuna
Slow grilled hen of woods mushrooms
Whole pastured chicken roasted in wood oven
A5 Australian striploin
Chefs selection of cheese
@Angler, San Francisco — 9 hours ago