a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 24 months in 65% new French oak
"The purity of fruit here is terrific
sensuously out of the glass with evolving fruit notes of baked blackcurrants
but made in different styles
Harlan Estate 2005 750mL (Slightly Scuffed Label) Italy a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged"A big step up over the 2003, the 2005 Harlan Estate is still youthful and vibrant with incredible purity and elegance, as well as a huge, opulent, sweetly fruited, irresistible style. Blackberries, blueberries, violets, spring flowers, lead pencil and a remarkable minerality all emerge from this sensational wine that has sweet, present tannin, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. Its certainly a joy to drink today but will keep for another two