Harlan Estate Napa Valley 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Harlan Estate
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oakville, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 100; Jeb Dunnuck 100; Decanter 100; James Suckling 100; Wine Spectator 96; multiple top-100 and collector accolades

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry with cedar, graphite, tobacco, violet and dark chocolate notes; powerful, velvety palate, ultra-fine yet substantial tannins, bright acidity and an exceptionally long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar or blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations; matured ~18–24 months in French oak (approx. 50% new); bottle-aged prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1984 by Bill Harlan in Oakville; roughly 40 planted acres producing a high-end, Bordeaux-style 'first growth' Napa flagship noted for longevity and precision.