Wine Doctrine
2006

Harlan Estate The Maiden

Tasted 9 November 2021 California · Napa Valley

A somewhat polarizing wine among a number of us in the group, with the majority (myself included) not convinced this is on a path worthy of especially high accolade. The black cherry and plum notes come off heavily…

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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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