2013 Harlan Estate - The Maiden
UNITED STATES / CALIFORNIA / NAPA
Wine Spectator | Rating: 91
A wonderful structure frames a tight core of dusty currant and dried berry flavors, with hints of underbrush, dried herb and cedary, clove-scented oak. Tightens on the finish.Author: James LaubeWine Advocate | Rating: 95
More serious and concentrated, bigger and denser, the 2013 The Maiden is one of the strongest efforts, and possibly the best Maiden tasted to date. Deep, with mulberry and blackberry fruit, some cedarwood, and terrific opulence, this is a stunner and a wine to drink over the next 20 or more years.Author: Robert Parker
Harlan Estate, owned by Bill Harlan, is located in the western hills of Oakville. Harlan is known for its commitment to creating a wine that is a California "First Growth," on par with those of the old world. The entire estate consists of 240 acres, including a homestead and plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Consulting oenologist Michel Rolland and winemaker Bob Levy lead the production of Harlan's wines, producing two Bordeaux-style blends: Harlan Estate's namesake proprietary red and "The Maiden." These wines have been received to great acclaim by reviewers and collectors alike, commanding high prices and a competitive waiting list. Both wines are complex, full-bodied and have the ability to age for decades. With an opulent style, rich with dense fruit and elements of black currant, spice, and minerals, Harlan is both graceful and elegant, ranking it among the top tier of California Cabernet producers.
See other similar producers:Opus One,Pahlmeyer,Sloan Estate
See other similar producers:Opus One,Pahlmeyer,Sloan Estate
Collector Data For This Wine
- 363 bottles owned
- 73 collectors