The Mascot

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.432 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
LM Segal

All the puzzle pieces were there, Royal DNA would come through blind. Even after a 45 min decant this was a bit closed, was wishing I waited longer on this one… Will score way higher in 4+ years.

All the puzzle pieces were there, Royal DNA would come through blind. Even after a 45 min decant this was a bit closed, was wishing I waited longer on this one… Will score way higher in 4+ years.

Jan 14th, 2023
Alan Hyde

Huge pedigree on this one, being from the younger vines of Harlan… not a true second label. Rich Oakville flavors. For the price point you can do better. Also could have improved with a couple more years in the bottle I think.

Huge pedigree on this one, being from the younger vines of Harlan… not a true second label. Rich Oakville flavors. For the price point you can do better. Also could have improved with a couple more years in the bottle I think.

Nov 18th, 2024
Alton Komori

1/21/24 - First taste of the “baby Harlan” which did not disappoint, black fruit, vegetal bouquet with a slight white pepper, slightly tannic medium finish; more “old world” style with a Napa twist; still a little young; glad I bought a case to experience over the next years.

1/21/24 - First taste of the “baby Harlan” which did not disappoint, black fruit, vegetal bouquet with a slight white pepper, slightly tannic medium finish; more “old world” style with a Napa twist; still a little young; glad I bought a case to experience over the next years.

Jan 22nd, 2024
Jelle Lars Heijmans

2h decanter

2h decanter

Jan 14th, 2024
Roman Boudou

Definitie van “Puppy power”

Definitie van “Puppy power”

Jan 14th, 2024
Matt Zinn

Nice, complex solid red

Nice, complex solid red

Nov 16th, 2023
Jan A
9.4

The Mascot is made from the young vines of Harlan, Promitory and Bond and you can really taste the royal pedigree here. Still in the fruit/primary phase with drying tannins. Very singular palate with a lot of concentration. Give these some additional cellar time to really shine. 95/96 potential

The Mascot is made from the young vines of Harlan, Promitory and Bond and you can really taste the royal pedigree here. Still in the fruit/primary phase with drying tannins. Very singular palate with a lot of concentration. Give these some additional cellar time to really shine. 95/96 potential

Nov 8th, 2023
Brad Jensen

This took a while to open up, very tannic and dry, even after 5 years, this could use another 10 to smooth over. The nose is very pungent, spiced and prominent with a palate that is actually really clear, with notes of tart black fruit, definitely black berries and some blueberries, clove, vanilla, tobacco smoke, with a long, leather filled finish, with hints of balsamic and red meat hitting to the finish,

This took a while to open up, very tannic and dry, even after 5 years, this could use another 10 to smooth over. The nose is very pungent, spiced and prominent with a palate that is actually really clear, with notes of tart black fruit, definitely black berries and some blueberries, clove, vanilla, tobacco smoke, with a long, leather filled finish, with hints of balsamic and red meat hitting to the finish,

Nov 4th, 2023
David Russell

14.5%

14.5%

Oct 29th, 2023
Kevin Dale

On the band wagon right now. For the price point it is a bargain if you can get your hands on it.

On the band wagon right now. For the price point it is a bargain if you can get your hands on it.

May 6th, 2023