Harlan Estate • Napa Valley, California
Harlan Estate is the eponymous flagship Bordeaux-style red from Harlan Estate in the western hills of Oakville, Napa Val…Harlan Estate is the eponymous flagship Bordeaux-style red from Harlan Estate in the western hills of Oakville, Napa Valley, a Cabernet Sauvignon–based blend drawn from low-yielding vines on steep volcanic and sedimentary soils between roug…Learn More »
$1695
/750ml
1997 Retail Average
99
/100
1997 Pro Rating
Power and hedonism define the 1997 Harlan Estate, which surges from the glass with dense blackcurrant and blackberry compote, espresso roast, dark chocolate and warm baking spices, all wrapped in a lavish cloak of sweet oak. On the palate it is plush and enveloping yet impeccably proportioned, with layers of ripe black fruit and savory mineral tones that roll on in a remarkably long, seamless finish. This is a benchmark, fully loaded Napa Cabernet blend that still shows stunning vitality and depth at mature age.
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow, Braised short ribs, Truffle-infused mushroom ragù over polenta
Harlan Estate is the eponymous flagship Bordeaux-style red from Harlan Estate in the western hills of Oakville, Napa Valley, a Cabernet Sauvignon–based blend drawn from low-yielding vines on steep volcanic and sedimentary soils between roughly 225 and 1,225 feet of elevation. Produced in tiny quantities (around 2,000 cases) and long celebrated for its power, longevity, and complex dark-fruit, floral, and savory notes, it is widely regarded as one of California’s benchmark “cult” wines and a modern First Growth analogue.