Harlan Estate Napa Valley 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Harlan Estate
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 100 pts (2016); James Suckling 100 pts; Vinous 99–100 pts; Wine Spectator ~95–97 pts

Tasting Note
Dense, powerful Cabernet blend—blackberry, black cherry and cassis lift with graphite, espresso, leather and cedar; polished, silky yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses (cheddar, manchego). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi, bulgogi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small‑lot fermentations with gentle extraction; largely destemmed fruit aged ~24–30 months in French oak (high new-oak component); low-yield hillside vines, partial dry-farming.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Bill Harlan in 1984; 240-acre estate in Oakville with ~40 acres planted. Produces flagship Harlan Estate (and second wine The Maiden); renowned for low yields, meticulous viticulture and small production.