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Harlan Estate Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2003
The bottled 2003 Harlan Estate is as good or even better than I had hoped. With a dark ruby/purple color, silky tannin, and abundant quantities of licorice, graphite, chocolate, espresso, black currant, truffle, and earthy characteristics, it comes across like a hypothetical blend of a top-notch Pauillac and Graves. Superb texture, low acidity, and gorgeous purity as well as richness suggest it will drink well for two decades or more. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Bill Bender 
A completely different wine than the Dominus. This was full throttle and slams you back in to your seat with its G forces. So ripe, almost over the top; but it decelerates just in time and the finish is so succulent it lingers in your mouth forever. Filled to the tip of the cork with graphite and teeth staining purple fruit. This is the malevolent bastard child of a young Colgin IX Syrah and 2000 Chateau Pavie. Gobsmacker.
A completely different wine than the Dominus. This was full throttle and slams you back in to your seat with its G forces. So ripe, almost over the top; but it decelerates just in time and the finish is so succulent it lingers in your mouth forever. Filled to the tip of the cork with graphite and teeth staining purple fruit. This is the malevolent bastard child of a young Colgin IX Syrah and 2000 Chateau Pavie. Gobsmacker.
9.6Christine Havens
This is my first time drinking Harlan Estate Proprietary Red. The 2003 is a wholly seductive wine that reminds me of high-end Bordeaux. Inky, totally opaque countenance, it is decadent, yet retains elegance and finesse. Black fruit, cassis, cedar and black licorice aromas leading to pure, sweet fruit that fills the mouth, along with silky, caressing tannins. Mint, forest floor, graphite and leaf tobacco on the back palate. It has a kind of ethereal quality, which is difficult to quantify. Great persistence.
This is my first time drinking Harlan Estate Proprietary Red. The 2003 is a wholly seductive wine that reminds me of high-end Bordeaux. Inky, totally opaque countenance, it is decadent, yet retains elegance and finesse. Black fruit, cassis, cedar and black licorice aromas leading to pure, sweet fruit that fills the mouth, along with silky, caressing tannins. Mint, forest floor, graphite and leaf tobacco on the back palate. It has a kind of ethereal quality, which is difficult to quantify. Great persistence.
10
Rob Brobst III
"He who believes needs no explanation"-Dionysus" Simple amazing wine.
"He who believes needs no explanation"-Dionysus" Simple amazing wine.
9.9
Marshall Parrish
Oh yes, this is why I love Napa. Exceptional experience.
Oh yes, this is why I love Napa. Exceptional experience.
9.5
Pedro Rusk
Wine Educator Kendall Jackson
2005 with bone in dry aged rib eye
2005 with bone in dry aged rib eye
9.2
David MacMillan
First Harlan magnum I have ever had. 2003 vintage and it was simply insane. Spectacular fruit, balance and tannins that are softer than Todd Hyster’s hands! This was drinking brilliantly from the get go and only got better over 2h. Great end to a fantastic day at PCI. This is the stuff!
First Harlan magnum I have ever had. 2003 vintage and it was simply insane. Spectacular fruit, balance and tannins that are softer than Todd Hyster’s hands! This was drinking brilliantly from the get go and only got better over 2h. Great end to a fantastic day at PCI. This is the stuff!
9.9
Nick Azrack
Incredible
Incredible
9.7
Monica O
Fading fast!! Happy b-day Ann
Fading fast!! Happy b-day Ann
9.5
Aaron Hamrock
Outback and rose bowl wine.
Outback and rose bowl wine.
9.8
Vin Zering
Wow. MASSIVE. 6hr of air and it still have off scorched wood throughout. At 9hr fruits are emerging-finally. While appreciate this wine I have moved on other styles.
Wow. MASSIVE. 6hr of air and it still have off scorched wood throughout. At 9hr fruits are emerging-finally. While appreciate this wine I have moved on other styles.
9.0
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