Harlan 1990 Harlan Estate

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Harlan Estate
Vintage	1990
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, remainder: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.
I must admit it is quite an experience to taste the first vintage of a wine like Harlan Estate. The 1990 was released only in small quantities, so few people have tasted it. The wine is beautiful. Perhaps not other-worldly but nicely developed, with a sense of purity, honesty and elegance to it. I admit it feels a bit ridiculous to score this, even setting aside any false notions of nostalgia or deference. The 1990 shows a beautifully aged character with notes of wet hay and wet earth and dried purple flowers on the nose. The palate shifts to spiced plums, redcurrants and plum skin with a creamy mouthfeel. There is abundant persistence here and it’s a wine with still some years of bottle ageing left. It is an elegant and almost burgundian expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. (ECB)

BOW (8.75)

First vintage of Harlan