Harlan Estate 2001
Product price
$1,775.00
Description
The Harlan Estate 2001 is a Bordeaux-style red wine from the renowned Harlan Estate winery located in the Oakville region of Napa Valley, California. It boasts a complex flavor profile with notes of dark fruit, cocoa, and subtle oak, complemented by firm tannins and balanced acidity, showcasing the region's unique terroir.
This wine pairs well with rich dishes such as grilled lamb, beef bourguignon, or aged cheeses. For optimal enjoyment, decant the wine at least an hour before serving to enhance its aromatic qualities and allow the flavors to fully develop.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Vintage | 2001 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | CALIFORNIA-CABERNET/CAB BLENDS |
Expert Reviews
Harlan Estate is one of Napa's most prominent wine producers, self-styled as a Napa "first growth". The vineyard is located in the Oakville AVA, in the hills above Martha's Vineyard (Heitz Cellar) and To Kalon (Robert Mondavi), just north of Napa town itself. Its Cabernet Sauvignon-based flagship wine is one of California's most sought-after wines, regularly commanding prices exceeding $1000 per bottle. The estate was founded in 1984 by property developer William Harlan, who had cut his teeth at the Merryvale winery and Meadowood lodge before buying 240 acres (97 hectares) of land in the Oakville hills. Some 40 acres (16ha) of this was cleared for vineyards – mostly planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, but with some Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Harlan Estate's first commercial vintage was the 1990, which was released in 1996 with a then-expensive price tag of $65 a bottle. Since then, the estate has cemented itself as a cult wine producer, with five vintages achieving 100-point scores from Robert Parker. In addition to the flagship red, Harlan Estate also makes a second wine, The Maiden.