Located in the heart of the Oakville hills in Napa Valley, Harlan Estate is one of the most prestigious estates in California. Founded in 1984 by William Harlan, this estate was designed to produce wines on par with the greatest French Bordeaux. A symbol of the great wines of Napa Valley, Harlan Estate quickly became a cult wine, perfectly assuming its status as the Premier Cru of California.
The estate spans over 250 acres, with 40 dedicated to vineyards. The philosophy of Harlan Estate is based on meticulous artisanal winemaking. The estate's unique terroir, coupled with controlled yields and attentive vineyard management, produces wines of great complexity and exceptional aging potential.
The wines of Harlan Estate are renowned for their richness, concentration, and elegant tannic structure. They feature complex aromas of dark fruits, spices, and chocolate, with each vintage reflecting the pure expression of Napa Valley's terroir. The flagship wine, the Cabernet Sauvignon Harlan Estate, regularly receives high ratings from critics, with the 1993 vintage receiving 97 points from James Suckling.
With an annual production limited to about 1,500 cases, the wines of Harlan Estate are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. For those wishing to discover the estate's exceptional wines, private tours are available by appointment.
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