Fine Wine

November 1927, 2018
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LOT 229

Lot 229

HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2007 (1) WA 100
HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2012 (1) WA 99+

HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2007 (1) WA 100
HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2012 (1) WA 99+
Lot 229 Details
HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2007 (1)

Napa Valley.

The prodigious 2007 Harlan Estate reminds me of a hypothetical blend of the 2002 with a touch of the controversial 1997. Dense plum/purple-colored with sweet aromas of barbecue smoke, blueberries, blackberries, cassis, licorice, hot rocks and subtle oak, it is a splendidly opulent, pure wine with a skyscraper-like texture as well as stunningly deep fruit that expands gracefully across the palate. The finish lasts nearly a full minute. Because of its overwhelming richness and sweet tannins, this brilliant wine seems to be approachable now, but I suspect further nuances and complexity will emerge after 4-5 years in the bottle. This wine will still be going strong at age 25-30. Like the offerings from its sister estate, Bond, these Harlan Estate offerings are uncompromisingly brilliant examples of Napa viticulture and winemaking at its finest. Kudos to proprietor Bill Harlan. December 2010 Only 1,370 cases made. WA 100

HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2012 (1)

Napa Valley.

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. October 2015 Only 2,748 cases produced. WA 99+

2 bts.    per lot $2,200 - $2,600

Realised: $3,072
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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