2009 Harlan Estate Harlan Estate, Oakville, California, USA
The ultimate trophy for the serious collector: an opportunity to acquire a rare double magnum of 2009 Harlan Estate, signed by Harlan Estate founder and Napa icon Bill Harlan
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Appellation | Oakville |
| Producer | Harlan Estate |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Type | Red (Dry) |
| Grape Variety | Red Bordeaux Blend |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Format | 1x300cl |
| Packaging | Original Wood Case |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Notes | Signed by Bill Harlan |
| Provenance | Purchased by Liquid Assets from a US-based merchant; directly imported into the UK by Liquid Assets; securely stored in a climate-controlled bonded facility |
| Stock | 1 case (in stock and available immediately) |
97 Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (July 2019)
Bright, saturated ruby. Alluring aromas of blueberry, cassis, licorice, minerals, mocha and nutty oak. At once thick and lively on entry, then densely packed and compellingly deep in in the middle palate, with its dark fruit, smoke and graphite flavors conveying a subtle savory quality that nicely buffers the wine's sweetness and alcohol. At once harmonious and gripping for the year, this reverberating, palate-staining wine spreads out on the back end without losing its verticality--if that's possible! Impeccable tannin management here.
97 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (September 2017)
Stylistically, the 2009 Harlan Estate has quite a bit in common with the 2012, namely soft contours, plush fruit and tons of sheer immediacy. Now with a few years in bottle, the 2009 is just beginning to show the first signs of aromatic development. Deep, creamy and pliant, the 2009 can be enjoyed now, although it is sure to gain complexity over the next two decades.