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By all accounts, a spectacular and near-perfect vintage for Napa Valley. A wet, rainy winter marked the end of drought conditions, and the growing season was moderate, with plenty of warmth but no massive heat spikes. The 2016 Harlan estate is absolutely beautiful, with expressive aromatics of pure black fruit, crunchy red fruit, gorgeous cedar and sandalwood, and tobacco. Full-bodied, rich, with super fine-grained tannins that are compact, mirrored by the wine's tight-knit, coiled-up energy, impressive tension, and remarkable delineation of flavours, aromas, and textures. One that is going to shine for decades and decades to come.
Technical Details
- WinemakerCory Empting, Bob Levy and Michel Rolland
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia
- Sub-RegionNorth Coast
- AppellationNapa Valley
- VineyardEstate
- Alcohol14.8%
Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Oakville Napa Valley 2016 (Magnum 1.5L)
Bordeaux Blends | US
DC100, WA100, JD100, JS100, VN98+, WS97
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About the Producer
For over two decades, Harlan Estate has been committed to creating a California "first growth" wine estate. Founded in 1984, Harlan Estate is set in the western hills of Oakville, rising above the fabled Napa Valley benchlands. Carved from the raw land and built for generations, the estate is over 240 acres of natural splendor, 15% of which are under vine, planted to the classic varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.