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1997 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine

Proprietary Blend: 750ml

$1,099.99

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points awarded:
ST 94 WA 100 WS 97

100 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2000

The 1997 Harlan Estate is one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines I have ever tasted. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. Opaque purple-colored, it boasts spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coffee, blackberries, licorice, and cassis. In the mouth, layer after layer unfold powerfully yet gently. Acidity, tannin, and alcohol are well-balanced by the wine's unreal richness and singular personality. The finish exceeds one minute. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030.


94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2010

Deep ruby-red. Cassis, menthol and brown sugar on the nose, with a whiff of hard candy; not at all advanced or oxidative. Very rich, sweet and young, with a slightly high-toned character in the mouth and uncanny density of texture. Not the last word in finesse but this is an excellent bottle...


97 points,

Wine Spectator, October 2010

A great bottle, ripe, intense, structured, focused and concentrated, with youthful, vibrant, layered flavors, gaining velocity and length. There's a tremendous finish.--Non-blind Harlan retrospective (2010). Drink now through 2020. 2,100 cases made. -JL


100 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2000

The 1997 Harlan Estate is one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines I have ever tasted. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. Opaque purple-colored, it boasts spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coffee, blackberries, licorice, and cassis. In the mouth, layer after layer unfold powerfully yet gently. Acidity, tannin, and alcohol are well-balanced by the wine's unreal richness and singular personality. The finish exceeds one minute. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030.


94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2010

Deep ruby-red. Cassis, menthol and brown sugar on the nose, with a whiff of hard candy; not at all advanced or oxidative. Very rich, sweet and young, with a slightly high-toned character in the mouth and uncanny density of texture. Not the last word in finesse but this is an excellent bottle...


97 points,

Wine Spectator, October 2010

A great bottle, ripe, intense, structured, focused and concentrated, with youthful, vibrant, layered flavors, gaining velocity and length. There's a tremendous finish.--Non-blind Harlan retrospective (2010). Drink now through 2020. 2,100 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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