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2003 Harlan Estate The Maiden
Proprietary Blend: 750ml
$129.99
points awarded:
ST 90 WA 91 WE 9691 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2006
Made in the Harlan Estate style, but more supple and evolved, the 2003 The Maiden exhibits plenty of caramel, black currant, and espresso roast characteristics, a fleshy mid-palate, and a long, supple finish. Consume it over the next 10-15 years. Not yet released. Previously recommended: 2002 Harlan Estate (100), 2002 The Maiden (94). Tel. (707) 944-1441; Fax (707) 944-1444
90 points,
Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2006
Bright, deep ruby-red. Aromas of black cherry, redcurrant, menthol and red licorice. Sweet, dense and fine-grained, with lovely floral lift. Nicely ripe for the year. Finishes with firm, lush, building tannins. This needs a couple more years in the bottle. (The 2004 was being blended on the day of my tasting.)
96 points,
Wine Enthusiast, February 2007
This second label of Harlan Estate comes from the estate vineyard, and shares much in common with the main wine, which is a bit more focused and concentrated. The similarities include the briary, wild herb scents of sage and thyme that complex the ripe red cherry pie filling fruit, cocoa, cola and licorice. As with the main wine, the tannins here are gorgeous. This is a balanced, harmonious wine that combines power and elegance.
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