Ericsson

10

Harlan Estate is secluded high up in the hills of Oakville. Protected by the tall pine forest to west and overlooking the valley to the east. Really seems to tower above all: To Kalon, Beckstoffer, Opus, Martha’s Vineyard, they are all visible from the grounds at the estate. The air is cooler up here, the soil has great drainage, the vines are old and are dry farmed (truly dry farmed). They are probably one of a handful of vineyards in Napa that can get away with doing it effectively due the natural factors surrounding the vineyad: higher altitude means cooler temperatures in summer, the mountains to the west provide early shade during rippening season (higher diurnal range), yet Napa has a warm continental climate and the berries still get plenty of sunshine. About 30 acres of planted vines with annual production of 2,500 cases, give or take (that is a very small production). Harlan crafts one thing: a Bordeaux style red blend. Aged in mostly French oak for two years and another 18 months in bottle before release. The wine displays true vintage variation from a place that’s never had a “bad vintage.” Tasted 2014, 2015, 2019, and 2023 (from barrel). The wine is opulent yet elegant, refined, it has levels of complexity and layer over layer of flavor. It has balance, intensity, length and a long finish. It’s a special occasion wine or the wine you open to make an occasion special. It’s the kind of wine you’ll remember for it captures a sense of time and place in liquid memory. — 11 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

Piedmont wine tasting: light rusty ruby with bricking at the edges • fragrant, cherry pipe tobacco, roses, tar, oak • cherry liqueur, full bodied, silky tannins, 14.5% ABV • blend of Nebbiolo farmed organically, sourced from the two crus of Brunate and Le Coste in Barolo, fermented with indigenous yeast in tall upright oak vats or tini • the wine is singing right now — 7 years ago

Katie call

10

Amazing! Great rich taste without being too over whelming. Even better after letting it air out for an hour or two! Definitely a new favorite! — 9 years ago

Ron from VA

9.0

So this guy sings it’s own version of a song that it made up… Sort of an original in style, but there’s a little resemblance to cab sav ;) ironically, it is really rich and enjoyable… That’s what happens in a really hot year in Virginia – the fruit takes on an almost Frankenstein like power. I still have two more bottles and I would like it to grow wider - it is currenly too tall in profile. If I recall, it is more energy than articulate… I would like that to invert — 8 years ago

Vino With Micha

9.3

After few reds sure does feel like cleansing ale. @twometretall #tasmania #certifiablydelish #vinowithmicha — 10 years ago