Opened and sat for 2jours while preparing dinner. Out of the bottle, it had a jammy dark fruit aroma. It was a dark ink with the edges dark as well. At first sip, it was spectacular and did not disappoint. It only got more layers of flavor as the bottle progressed. Randy and team really had something here! Great job.
I had some pretty high expectations for this wine because of the wine makers. With that perspective, the wine was good, not great. I expected a little closer to the great side.
Opened and let sit for 2+ hours and ran it through a strainer. The wine had a distinct smoke ambiance to it with the fruit a little flat or diminishing. Maybe held on longer than I should have.
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What an absolute treat this wine was. A great example of what Harlan is capable of. Decanted and rested for a few hours while getting ready for Thanksgiving. Layers of dark berry and red fruit, with a touch of smoke and a little bit of sage. I’m so glad I held on to this one.
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2018 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Mason's
12/17/2023 - Flemboy wrote: 94 Points
Opened and sat for 2jours while preparing dinner. Out of the bottle, it had a jammy dark fruit aroma. It was a dark ink with the edges dark as well.
At first sip, it was spectacular and did not disappoint. It only got more layers of flavor as the bottle progressed. Randy and team really had something here! Great job.
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2003 Sloan Asterisk
12/3/2023 - Flemboy wrote: 92 Points
I had some pretty high expectations for this wine because of the wine makers. With that perspective, the wine was good, not great. I expected a little closer to the great side.
Opened and let sit for 2+ hours and ran it through a strainer. The wine had a distinct smoke ambiance to it with the fruit a little flat or diminishing. Maybe held on longer than I should have.
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2004 Harlan Estate The Maiden
11/23/2023 - Flemboy Likes this wine: 95 Points
What an absolute treat this wine was. A great example of what Harlan is capable of. Decanted and rested for a few hours while getting ready for Thanksgiving.
Layers of dark berry and red fruit, with a touch of smoke and a little bit of sage. I’m so glad I held on to this one.
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