Harlan Estate
Oakville Red Blend
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
While very good, this one needs another 8 plus yrs.
Soft subtle nose. Dark cassis, blackberries, both plums, powdery, soft earth tones, moist clay, dark, chocolate, dry herbs & brilliant floral’s.
Soft, round body. Blackberries, black raspberries, plums, very dark cherries, it’s elegant, smooth, very soft tannins, dark chocolate, soft but pointed spice, volcanics, dry stems, violets, lavender, dark
florals, brilliant acidity, elegant with soft tension, great length with a 90 second finish that lands on minerals and beautiful spice.
If there is one thing I learned tasting 6 Harlan’s is Bob Levy is one of the very best, if not thee best at managing Cabernet/Bordeaux blend tannins.
Tasting with Winemaker-Bob Levy & Managing Director-Don Weaver.
While very good, this one needs another 8 plus yrs.
Soft subtle nose. Dark cassis, blackberries, both plums, powdery, soft earth tones, moist clay, dark, chocolate, dry herbs & brilliant floral’s.
Soft, round body. Blackberries, black raspberries, plums, very dark cherries, it’s elegant, smooth, very soft tannins, dark chocolate, soft but pointed spice, volcanics, dry stems, violets, lavender, dark
florals, brilliant acidity, elegant with soft tension, great length with a 90 second finish that lands on minerals and beautiful spice.
If there is one thing I learned tasting 6 Harlan’s is Bob Levy is one of the very best, if not thee best at managing Cabernet/Bordeaux blend tannins.
Tasting with Winemaker-Bob Levy & Managing Director-Don Weaver.
Detroit. Living large with my boys.
On the nose this is complex. Comes across as rustic, with notes of graphite, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Palate is ethereal, as expected. Nice weight and balance. Somewhat dry mouthfeel with medium tannins. Mature cherries blend with moderate acidity. Finish is completed with cigar box. Food will help this wine. Drink or hold. Loving the moment…
Detroit. Living large with my boys.
On the nose this is complex. Comes across as rustic, with notes of graphite, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Palate is ethereal, as expected. Nice weight and balance. Somewhat dry mouthfeel with medium tannins. Mature cherries blend with moderate acidity. Finish is completed with cigar box. Food will help this wine. Drink or hold. Loving the moment…
Brad had this 9 years ago
Brad had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulOct 27th, 2017
Really excellent- huge wine with plenty of black fruit and layers of flavor. Long finish. Compared to the Palmer, it was lacking a bit of complexity and I usually prefer Harlan. Kayla 94
Really excellent- huge wine with plenty of black fruit and layers of flavor. Long finish. Compared to the Palmer, it was lacking a bit of complexity and I usually prefer Harlan. Kayla 94
Nov 3rd, 2024
Deep purple color. Aromas of black fruit, cassis, cigar box and chocolate. Packed with flavor! Black fruits and cedar finish.
🏅 100 Points - Robert Parker
Deep purple color. Aromas of black fruit, cassis, cigar box and chocolate. Packed with flavor! Black fruits and cedar finish.
🏅 100 Points - Robert Parker
1993 Harlan. Thanksgiving. Didn’t decant. Predictably big wine. Didn’t have the elegance or finish of other vintages we’ve had, but still enjoyed it.
1993 Harlan. Thanksgiving. Didn’t decant. Predictably big wine. Didn’t have the elegance or finish of other vintages we’ve had, but still enjoyed it.
Dec 1st, 2019
1994 Harlan CS. Dinner at Cap w P&R D and their guests. This wine was perfect. K thought it drank as beautifully as he had hoped.
1994 Harlan CS. Dinner at Cap w P&R D and their guests. This wine was perfect. K thought it drank as beautifully as he had hoped.
Apr 6th, 2018