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Harlan Estate Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2012 (1500ml)
The 2012 Harlan Estate is reminiscent of their 2002. Probably a candidate for perfection with another 4-5 years of bottle age, the wine is inky plum/purple to the rim and offers a gorgeous nose of scorched earth, blackberry and cassis, forest floor, and a floral, lavender-like component followed by deep, opulent, majestic flavors that caress the palate with high but sweet tannin. This is relatively evolved, and supple and voluptuous for a young Harlan estate – hence the comparison with their compelling 2002. This wine can be drunk in several years and is likely another candidate for 30-50 years of cellaring. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind. And the hits just keep coming. A total monster. I found this to be the most extracted of the 5 reds. Could smell it five feet away. Dark chocolate dipped blueberries and blackberries, graham cracker, mocha, violets all jump from the glass. Velvet like texture revealing a streak of ripe red fruits and an herbal/mineral like note down the middle of the palate. Dusty. So much beautiful freshness but commanding power here...longest finish of the day. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab (specifically Shafer Hillside Select).
After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind. And the hits just keep coming. A total monster. I found this to be the most extracted of the 5 reds. Could smell it five feet away. Dark chocolate dipped blueberries and blackberries, graham cracker, mocha, violets all jump from the glass. Velvet like texture revealing a streak of ripe red fruits and an herbal/mineral like note down the middle of the palate. Dusty. So much beautiful freshness but commanding power here...longest finish of the day. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab (specifically Shafer Hillside Select).
9.6
Joe D'Angelo
The 2012 Harlan Estate is a simply fabulous showing from this vintage. This stunning red instantly impresses with its gorgeous pure aromas of fresh ripe blackberries and blueberries, which are woven together with savory herbs, crushed violets mocha and a dusty earthy mineral character that all take shape and burst from the glass. Full-bodied and voluptuous, this majestic red is plush and beautifully structured with well-polished tannins that are seamlessly integrated. This goes on to impress as it displays a remarkable combination of balance and concentration, along with a core of beautiful sweet ripe dark fruits that continue to build up to the long, opulent finish. While the 2012 is already showing incredibly well and is nothing short of sensational today, this is ultimately still a youthful wine that should continue to cruise in the cellar and age gracefully for decades.
The 2012 Harlan Estate is a simply fabulous showing from this vintage. This stunning red instantly impresses with its gorgeous pure aromas of fresh ripe blackberries and blueberries, which are woven together with savory herbs, crushed violets mocha and a dusty earthy mineral character that all take shape and burst from the glass. Full-bodied and voluptuous, this majestic red is plush and beautifully structured with well-polished tannins that are seamlessly integrated. This goes on to impress as it displays a remarkable combination of balance and concentration, along with a core of beautiful sweet ripe dark fruits that continue to build up to the long, opulent finish. While the 2012 is already showing incredibly well and is nothing short of sensational today, this is ultimately still a youthful wine that should continue to cruise in the cellar and age gracefully for decades.
9.9
Henrik Poulsen
Sampled 4/29/2019 at “Taste of Oakville”. 94+ pts.
Sampled 4/29/2019 at “Taste of Oakville”. 94+ pts.
9.5
Pierre Costa
Well done wine. Powerful
Well done wine. Powerful
9.5
Kevin Ortzman
Absolutely expected this bottle at the collector's dinner. After double decanting, the youthfulness became approachable with notes of dark berries (cassis and black raspberry), wet forest floor and violets. A big voluptuous wine.
Absolutely expected this bottle at the collector's dinner. After double decanting, the youthfulness became approachable with notes of dark berries (cassis and black raspberry), wet forest floor and violets. A big voluptuous wine.
9.9
Mitzi Inglis
Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Tried this wine a few months ago and it was quite muted. Much better at Matter of Taste. #harlanestate
Tried this wine a few months ago and it was quite muted. Much better at Matter of Taste. #harlanestate
9.4Maxwell Burns
Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA
Well damn. Funny, I never got to try it when I lived in Napa.
Well damn. Funny, I never got to try it when I lived in Napa.
9.7Mitzi Inglis
Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards
#harlan
#harlan
9.3Kevin Ortzman
Dark fruit with faint cedar notes and a chocolate black raspberry on the palate - a real treat!
Dark fruit with faint cedar notes and a chocolate black raspberry on the palate - a real treat!
9.4
Justin Wilson
Just good, not great. Nowhere worth the tariff! Got crushed by wines 1/5 price.
Just good, not great. Nowhere worth the tariff! Got crushed by wines 1/5 price.
9.4
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