2002 Harlan Estate
Red Bordeaux Blend
America / California / Napa Valley / Oakville
WINEMAKER NOTES
2002 Harlan Estate – Napa Valley’s Cult Cabernet Benchmark
The 2002 Harlan Estate is a towering achievement from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic cult wineries. Located in Oakville, Harlan Estate is celebrated for producing Bordeaux-style blends of remarkable depth, balance, and longevity. The 2002 vintage stands as one of the most legendary wines from the estate, reflecting both richness and precision.
Tasting Notes
Expressive aromas of blackberry, cassis, and violets mingle with notes of graphite, cedar, and mocha. The palate is full-bodied and expansive, delivering layers of black plum, espresso, and dark chocolate. Powerful yet polished tannins carry the wine into a seamless, everlasting finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by **Cabernet Sauvignon** with portions of **Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot**, the 2002 Harlan was aged in **100% new French oak barrels** for nearly two years. The estate’s hillside vineyards, planted in volcanic and sedimentary soils, contribute to its intensity, while meticulous vineyard management ensures the highest quality fruit.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2002 Harlan Estate is a benchmark Napa Valley vintage, widely considered among the greatest wines produced in California. With its perfect critical acclaim and rarity, it remains one of the most desirable investment wines from the region. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2002 vintage** in Napa Valley delivered powerful, age-worthy wines of exceptional concentration and purity. Harlan Estate’s release stands as one of the crowning achievements of the year.
- 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 99 points – Vinous
- 98 points – Wine Spectator
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2002 Harlan Estate – Napa Valley’s Cult Cabernet Benchmark
The 2002 Harlan Estate is a towering achievement from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic cult wineries. Located in Oakville, Harlan Estate is celebrated for producing Bordeaux-style blends of remarkable depth, balance, and longevity. The 2002 vintage stands as one of the most legendary wines from the estate, reflecting both richness and precision.
Tasting Notes
Expressive aromas of blackberry, cassis, and violets mingle with notes of graphite, cedar, and mocha. The palate is full-bodied and expansive, delivering layers of black plum, espresso, and dark chocolate. Powerful yet polished tannins carry the wine into a seamless, everlasting finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by **Cabernet Sauvignon** with portions of **Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot**, the 2002 Harlan was aged in **100% new French oak barrels** for nearly two years. The estate’s hillside vineyards, planted in volcanic and sedimentary soils, contribute to its intensity, while meticulous vineyard management ensures the highest quality fruit.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2002 Harlan Estate is a benchmark Napa Valley vintage, widely considered among the greatest wines produced in California. With its perfect critical acclaim and rarity, it remains one of the most desirable investment wines from the region. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2002 vintage** in Napa Valley delivered powerful, age-worthy wines of exceptional concentration and purity. Harlan Estate’s release stands as one of the crowning achievements of the year.
- 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 99 points – Vinous
- 98 points – Wine Spectator
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2002 Harlan Estate – Napa Valley’s Cult Cabernet Benchmark
The 2002 Harlan Estate is a towering achievement from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic cult wineries. Located in Oakville, Harlan Estate is celebrated for producing Bordeaux-style blends of remarkable depth, balance, and longevity. The 2002 vintage stands as one of the most legendary wines from the estate, reflecting both richness and precision.
Tasting Notes
Expressive aromas of blackberry, cassis, and violets mingle with notes of graphite, cedar, and mocha. The palate is full-bodied and expansive, delivering layers of black plum, espresso, and dark chocolate. Powerful yet polished tannins carry the wine into a seamless, everlasting finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend dominated by **Cabernet Sauvignon** with portions of **Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot**, the 2002 Harlan was aged in **100% new French oak barrels** for nearly two years. The estate’s hillside vineyards, planted in volcanic and sedimentary soils, contribute to its intensity, while meticulous vineyard management ensures the highest quality fruit.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2002 Harlan Estate is a benchmark Napa Valley vintage, widely considered among the greatest wines produced in California. With its perfect critical acclaim and rarity, it remains one of the most desirable investment wines from the region. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2002 vintage** in Napa Valley delivered powerful, age-worthy wines of exceptional concentration and purity. Harlan Estate’s release stands as one of the crowning achievements of the year.
- 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 99 points – Vinous
- 98 points – Wine Spectator
Explore Related Collections
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