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Harlan Estate

2018 · Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml · 14.5% ABV

Harlan Estate is one of Napa Valley's most coveted cult wines, produced from a hillside estate above Oakville with a focus on Bordeaux varieties and exceptional terroir expression.

$1050

Flavor Profile

Estimated

Estimated from varietal characteristics. Values reflect typical expression for this grape variety — actual wine may vary.

BodyLight → Full
SweetnessBone Dry → Sweet
TanninSoft → Grippy
AcidityLow → Crisp
FinishShort → Long

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep ruby-garnet with a luminous, opaque core.

Nose

Cassis, black cherry, and dark plum with notes of cedar, graphite, and a hint of violet.

Palate

Full body with silky, well-integrated tannins. The palate shows layers of black fruit, cedar, and mineral notes.

Finish

Exceptionally long, with lingering dark fruit, mineral, and fine-grained tannin.

Food Pairings

Prime ribRack of lambAged hard cheesesTruffle dishes

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Production Notes

Vineyard Source: Estate vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley

Aging: 20 months in 100% new French oak

Gravity-flow winemaking. Aged 20 months in 100% new French oak.

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About the Winery

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Harlan Estate

Oakville, Napa Valley

One of Napa Valley's most coveted cult wines, produced from a hillside estate above Oakville with a focus on Bordeaux varieties and exceptional terroir expression.

Service Guide

Serving Temperature

60–65°F (16–18°C)

Decanting

Decant 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the wine to open up.

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