Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.328 ratings

9.27 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.3

I'm traumatized by @Jörgen Lindström Carlvik and @Ryan Carey. I'm unable to approach their tasting dominance. So, I'm diggin deep with this.

It's a great 2nd wine. On the nose, in the glass and on the palette, this wine has stood still.. Toffee and maple syrup nose. Lovely mouthfeel with prominent tannins framing cherries, cinnamon. Fig paste also comes to mind.

Impressive - God bless America!!!

I'm traumatized by @Jörgen Lindström Carlvik and @Ryan Carey. I'm unable to approach their tasting dominance. So, I'm diggin deep with this.

It's a great 2nd wine. On the nose, in the glass and on the palette, this wine has stood still.. Toffee and maple syrup nose. Lovely mouthfeel with prominent tannins framing cherries, cinnamon. Fig paste also comes to mind.

Impressive - God bless America!!!

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2015

Alessandro Lunardi

9.0

Gorgeous fruit and youthfulness but I need more acidity.

Gorgeous fruit and youthfulness but I need more acidity.

Dec 6th, 2014

9.5

Opened by a wine key named "The Mentor"

Opened by a wine key named "The Mentor"

Jun 22nd, 2014

Charles Schneider

9.4

Big, chewy, and still youthful

Big, chewy, and still youthful

Jul 12th, 2013

9.3

Also beautiful 😍 We loved the notes of black cherry, blackberry, crème de cassis, cedar, nutmeg, cinnamon, leather, and forest floor. A balance across primary, secondary, and tertiary characteristics!

Also beautiful 😍 We loved the notes of black cherry, blackberry, crème de cassis, cedar, nutmeg, cinnamon, leather, and forest floor. A balance across primary, secondary, and tertiary characteristics!

Nov 6th, 2022

9.6

Amazing for a second wine. Big, chewy, perfectly mature and at its peak.

Amazing for a second wine. Big, chewy, perfectly mature and at its peak.

Sep 25th, 2020

9.2

Nice now

Nice now

May 14th, 2017

9.4

No tannins. Great fruit medium finish. Can last 5 yrs. max. Enjoy now.

No tannins. Great fruit medium finish. Can last 5 yrs. max. Enjoy now.

Dec 26th, 2016

9.7

Incredibly aromatic and truly on par with other Harlan Estate cabs

Incredibly aromatic and truly on par with other Harlan Estate cabs

May 9th, 2015

Thomas E Alost Jr

10

The 1999 vintage is just magnificent. Enjoying it on New Year's eve with my family I'm sorry but it is a 10 out of 10

The 1999 vintage is just magnificent. Enjoying it on New Year's eve with my family I'm sorry but it is a 10 out of 10

Jan 1st, 2015