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1996 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine

Proprietary Blend: 750ml

$549.99

See Ratings and Reviews
points awarded:
ST 95 WA 98 WS 97

98 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2000

The opaque purple-colored 1996 Harlan Estate reveals extraordinary intensity, a spicy, black currant, tobacco, cedar, and fruit cake-scented bouquet, full body, a texture oozing with glycerin and concentrated fruit, and moderate tannin in the blockbuster finish. It is one of the most concentrated and complete red wines one could hope to taste. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.


95 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2010

Good red-ruby. Wild aromas of currant, game, earth and mothballs, with a bit of leathery funk. Highly concentrated and very ripe, with a slightly chunky texture and a distinctly chewy quality. But this also boasts sweet fruit and lovely violet lift. Finishes with substantial, building tannins and plenty of thrust.


97 points,

Wine Spectator, January 2010

Very tight and compact, dense and focused, with vibrant blackberry, graphite and black cherry fruit that's intense, concentrated and persistent.--Non-blind Harlan retrospective (2010). Drink now through 2018. 1,300 cases made. -JL


98 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2000

The opaque purple-colored 1996 Harlan Estate reveals extraordinary intensity, a spicy, black currant, tobacco, cedar, and fruit cake-scented bouquet, full body, a texture oozing with glycerin and concentrated fruit, and moderate tannin in the blockbuster finish. It is one of the most concentrated and complete red wines one could hope to taste. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.


95 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2010

Good red-ruby. Wild aromas of currant, game, earth and mothballs, with a bit of leathery funk. Highly concentrated and very ripe, with a slightly chunky texture and a distinctly chewy quality. But this also boasts sweet fruit and lovely violet lift. Finishes with substantial, building tannins and plenty of thrust.


97 points,

Wine Spectator, January 2010

Very tight and compact, dense and focused, with vibrant blackberry, graphite and black cherry fruit that's intense, concentrated and persistent.--Non-blind Harlan retrospective (2010). Drink now through 2018. 1,300 cases made. -JL


About Winery

For almost two decades, Harlan Estate has been dedicated to creating a California "First Growth" wine estate. Set in the Western hills of Oakville, the estate stretches 240 acres with only about 15% of the estate planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.  The Harlan label is characterized by limited production, a competitive waiting list, and widespread critical acclaim, including a recent 100 point rating by wine critic Robert Parker. It has quickly become one of the most sought after labels in California and around the world. Harlan's wines rank among the top California Cabernets and are defined by their graceful, elegant, and opulent style.

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