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2012

Harlan Estate

Tasted 27 July 2021 Napa Valley · Oakville

I got all ramped-up to write about this wine and then just re-read my notes from 4/30/2021 that basically say it all (so, refer to those notes if you want to read my novella from April). This was probably my favorite…

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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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