Community Tasting Notes 75

• BradleyL Likes this wine: 92 points

  March 30, 2024 - Decanted for two hours then enjoyed over the following two hours, I think the decanting significantly opened up the nose - there was quite a strong hint of VA initially on opening but cleared up with the additional air. This performed remarkably consistently through the meal and stayed quite even-keeled. Lots of earthiness/mushroom notes and is a very smooth drinker. It definitely feels quite resolved at this point so I think these are in a great drinking spot with a healthy decant, and is a really educational experience on the caliber/winemaking style of Harlan.

  Comment

• Marc wrote: 95 points

  January 2, 2024 - Rich, thick, ripe, and over the top, but also layered, complex, structured, and hugely involving. Chocolate, plums, currants, earth, leather, coffee, and plenty of the tell-tale Harlan band-aid VA to keep things focused and away from porty and portlyness. So involving. While this has nothing to do with Bordeaux, or even mainstream Napa Cab, it offers a tremendously impressive wine that is both massive, and yet able to draw a taster into its subtleties. Aging very well.

  Comment

• JPKavitz Likes this wine: 93 points

  January 9, 2023 - Excellent!

  Comment

• Peech Likes this wine: 95 points

  September 9, 2022 - decanted 30 minutes after opening and served 1½ hours after decanting. Smoky, a bit more ripe on the nose than the Fisher, and lots of mint. Almost like a Right Bank Bordeaux, more fragrant, with a hint of green pepper.

  Comment

• wgslager wrote:

  May 7, 2022 - Derby weekend. Messier.

  Comment

Pro Reviews 1

Wine Definition

• Vintage 2001
• Type Red
• Producer Harlan Estate
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation The Maiden
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

Community Holdings

• Pending Delivery 16 (1%)
• In Cellars 1,005 (50%)
• Consumed 1,000 (49%)

Food Pairing

Who Likes This Wine

More About This Wine