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1996 Harlan Proprietary Blend - USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley - Red

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1996 Harlan
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USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley

Red Proprietary Blend
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Score
96
WS 92
WA 98
IWC 95
Drink Dates
WA: 2004-2030 WS: 2007-2012
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Producer Notes

Harlan Estate, owned by Bill Harlan, is located in the western hills of Oakville. Harlan is known for its commitment to creating a wine that is a California "First Growth," on par with those of the old world. The entire estate consists of 240 acres, including a homestead and plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Consulting oenologist Michel Rolland and... More »



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IWC 95
Source International Wine Cellar
Issue Issue 84

Deep ruby-red. Superripe aromas of roasted plum, currant, black cherry, chocolate, minerals, lead pencil and nuts. Extremely concentrated black cherry fruit offers impressive vibrancy and grip for the vintage. Perhaps not quite as dense as the '97, but then how many wines from anywhere are? Finishes with substantial tannins and great persistence.

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WS 92
Source Wine Spectator - Web Only

Intense, dark and still quite tannic, with a solid, youthful core of black cherry and currant, with hints of pencil lead and shavings. Shows excellent structure and concentration, though the strength and depth of the tannins is evident. The best of three bottles tasted.--1996 California Cabernet retrospective.

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WA 98
Source Wine Advocate
Issue 126

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.

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Community Tasting Notes average score of 96 points based upon 5 reviews

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93
Author Sechang P
Site / Blog Trust Rating 64%
Tasted On 11/03/2009
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Author taipanli
Site / Blog Trust Rating 99%
Tasted On 09/21/2009
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97
Author Jkbergmann
Site / Blog Trust Rating 98%
Tasted On 04/03/2009
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Author winefolio
Site / Blog Trust Rating 92%
Tasted On 03/04/2009
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Author s333
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Tasted On 12/13/2008

great fruit, didn't need much air

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