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2021

Harlan Estate

Tasted 7 April 2023 Napa Valley · Oakville

As Cristal2000 covers thoroughly in his notes, this barrel sample highlights a chiseled restraint and wonderful purity. Beyond that, it rides high and tight, with bright red fruit popping on to the palate with drive and…

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2005

Harlan Estate

California · Napa Valley

Though this shows as a little yesteryear in performance, it is nonetheless an aptly alluring example, and one with which I wish I had spent a little more time. Slightly sluggish on entry, but with a…

Reviewed 28 July 2025
2019

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley · Oakville

In a lineup of top shelf 2019 Napa Cabs blind, this undoubtedly showed near the top of the heap. Of course the immediate argument is that it should always be the singular one on top (short of a…

Reviewed 25 July 2024
2001

Harlan Estate

California · Napa Valley

With dark berry, earth, and a bit of sherrying (already?) permeating the profile, the 2001 Harlan is all class. Muddled black cherry, dry cinnamon stick, leather, and menagerie of tertiary elements,…

Reviewed 6 June 2023
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