Harlan Estate
Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend
I was a little surprised with this, even more so given the vintage. The nose displayed age, wood and spices.
The palete was a touch gnarly. Overall, the wine lacked linearity and integration. Maybe with age it will come together, but at this stage, it's not there.
I was a little surprised with this, even more so given the vintage. The nose displayed age, wood and spices.
The palete was a touch gnarly. Overall, the wine lacked linearity and integration. Maybe with age it will come together, but at this stage, it's not there.
I'm a Harlan fan and this was an impressive contribution but it underperformed. I picked up a lot of oak here and a lot of sweet big fruit. Volatile. Another hold.
I'm a Harlan fan and this was an impressive contribution but it underperformed. I picked up a lot of oak here and a lot of sweet big fruit. Volatile. Another hold.
May 11th, 2017Biggest disappointment in wine that I've ever had. Given there were three of us, all sommeliers, we think something went wrong with this bottle.
Biggest disappointment in wine that I've ever had. Given there were three of us, all sommeliers, we think something went wrong with this bottle.
May 3rd, 2017This year my birthdays a Thursday-Monday kinda thing
This year my birthdays a Thursday-Monday kinda thing
Nov 7th, 2016Bold, deep-fruited beast of a Cab Sauv. Dry on the finish. Exceptionally crafted. #cabernetsauvignon #harlanestate #2007 #moreplease #sommlife
Bold, deep-fruited beast of a Cab Sauv. Dry on the finish. Exceptionally crafted. #cabernetsauvignon #harlanestate #2007 #moreplease #sommlife
Jul 13th, 2015Drinking beautifully. Needed 3.5 hours in the decanter. Dark fruits, Forrest floor, hint of mint
Drinking beautifully. Needed 3.5 hours in the decanter. Dark fruits, Forrest floor, hint of mint
Jan 21st, 2014Pronounced oak/wood overshadowed the wine and underlying fruit. Deep inky purple and built to last. Maybe just too early to drink.
Pronounced oak/wood overshadowed the wine and underlying fruit. Deep inky purple and built to last. Maybe just too early to drink.
Dec 26th, 2013Quite a surprise for a 2007 vintage. Better than expected one of the jewels of the evening
Quite a surprise for a 2007 vintage. Better than expected one of the jewels of the evening
Apr 26th, 2021