Harlan Estate 2015 (750ML)

97 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2015 Harlan Estate has developed into an arrestingly beautiful wine. Racy and sumptuous, the 2015 is already quite showy, with tons of dark cherry, plum, mocha, espresso, licorice, spice and tobacco character. Today, the 2015 comes across as a bit brooding and hard to read, although some of the rougher edges in the tannins I saw last year have softened. Even so, I would prefer to cellar 2015 for at least a few years. There is so much to look forward to." 12/18

99 Points, James Suckling: "Incredible aromas of fresh flowers, such as roses and violets, and blackcurrants. Full body and defined levels of fruit and tannins too. Love the brightness and texture. An excellent finish. Production was down by a third because of bad berry set. Try in 2021." 5/18

98 Points, Karen MacNeil, Decanter: "With his set jaw, flowing white hair and piercing blue eyes, Bill Harlan looks like he could have walked out of the novel Atlas Shrugged. Known for his relentless attention to detail, Harlan became fascinated by wine in the 1950s and 60s. He bought the beautiful hilltops (with 360 degrees of exposition) that would become Harlan in 1984. The Harlan wines are generally exquisitely balanced classics with textures of pure silk. The 2015, made by longtime Harlan winemakers Bob Levy and Cory Empting, is languorous and sublime with vivid cassis, sweet tobacco, and foresty aromas and flavors, and an achingly slow finish. Note: Harlan does not release grape percentages for the wine. The vineyard, however, is planted to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Drinking Window 2019 - 2045" 08/19