Harlan Estate

2021 1 note As Cristal2000 covers thoroughly in his notes, this barrel sample highlights a chiseled restraint and wonderful purity. Beyond that, it rides high… 2019 2 notes 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… 2018 3 notes At first pass, this is a crunchy unripe black cherry covered in salty sawdust. I recall having that "Uh-Oh" feeling, wondering, "What wine is this?… 2016 1 note Essentially a younger and more rambunctious version of the 2012, which is a great sign of things to come. Powerful and heady on entry, with… 2012 4 notes This is my fourth time with this wine, so I'll just mention some particulars that I think might be noteworthy. This presented as advertised and… 2005 1 note 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… 2001 1 note With dark berry, earth, and a bit of sherrying (already?) permeating the profile, the 2001 Harlan is all class. Muddled black cherry, dry cinnamon…