2004 Harlan Estate wine Napa Valley USA sold by Angry Wine Merchant 2013 Harlan Estate - Angry Wine Merchant 2013 Harlan Estate - Angry Wine Merchant
2004 Harlan Estate wine Napa Valley USA sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2013 Harlan Estate - Angry Wine Merchant
2013 Harlan Estate - Angry Wine Merchant

2004 Harlan Estate

Red Bordeaux Blend

America / California / Napa Valley  / Oakville

¥488,800
RP 98
V 95
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2004 Harlan Estate – Benchmark Napa Valley Cabernet

The 2004 Harlan Estate represents one of the defining expressions of Napa Valley’s modern era, blending power, precision, and meticulous craftsmanship from one of California’s most respected wineries. This vintage reflects the estate’s hillside terroir in western Oakville, where low yields and ideal exposure allow Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve exceptional depth and structure.

Tasting Notes

The 2004 vintage opens with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and warm spice. The palate is concentrated yet seamlessly textured, delivering layers of dark fruit, cocoa, and dried herbs framed by polished tannins. A long, expressive finish reveals both richness and finesse, capturing the hallmark style that has cemented Harlan Estate as a leading force in Napa Valley.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, the wine is sourced from the estate’s steep, well-drained parcels overlooking the western benchlands. Extended maceration and careful barrel selection in new French oak contribute to its refined structure and cellaring potential. The warm 2004 season offered even ripening and concentrated fruit.

Investment & Collectibility

Harlan Estate continues to rank among the most coveted wines in California, and the 2004 vintage holds a notable position for its early charm, complexity, and secondary-market performance. Its longevity and track record make it a secure addition for collectors focused on iconic Napa Valley Cabernet.

Vintage Insights & Accolades

The 2004 growing season delivered ripe, balanced fruit with excellent color and tannin development. Critics frequently highlight its elegance, completeness, and early approachability compared to surrounding vintages.

Explore Related Collections

RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Another rating identical to that which was given in 2007 (when first tasted from bottle), the 2004 Harlan Estate is performing essentially the way I suggested in 2007 as it is one of the more precocious and accessible of the Harlan Estate wines to date. A great showing at this retrospective, this wine, which seems like a hypothetical blend of a Pauillac, St.-Estephe and Graves, represents around 1,500 cases from 40 acres of beautifully manicured hillside vineyards overlooking Oakville. Still dense purple to the rim, with notes of creme de cassis, charcoal, blackberry and sweet toast, the wine is full-bodied and voluptuously textured with the tannins largely resolved. But the density and richness suggest this wine can go a long, long way, even though the window for drinking it seems open and inviting already. A world-class, first-growth wine if there ever was one from Napa, this is simply an exquisite Harlan Estate that has atypically reached mid to late adolescence at the age of ten. That is great given the fact that these are 30- to 40-year wines – possibly even half-century wines. Drink it over the next 30 years. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: April 2014. Drinking window: 2014 - 2044.
V 95

Vinous

(14.5% alcohol): Deep red with ruby tones. Deep, sexy nose conveys a liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, tobacco and warm stones. Plush and incredibly fine-grained, showing compelling thickness and density to the slightly high-toned flavors of black raspberry liqueur and minerals. This very ripe, large-scaled wine saturates the entire palate, finishing with big, broad, lush, chocolatey tannins and outstanding persistence. This impressive, very powerful wine is great right now but has the stuffing to go on for years. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: March 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2030.

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In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Another rating identical to that which was given in 2007 (when first tasted from bottle), the 2004 Harlan Estate is performing essentially the way I suggested in 2007 as it is one of the more precocious and accessible of the Harlan Estate wines to date. A great showing at this retrospective, this wine, which seems like a hypothetical blend of a Pauillac, St.-Estephe and Graves, represents around 1,500 cases from 40 acres of beautifully manicured hillside vineyards overlooking Oakville. Still dense purple to the rim, with notes of creme de cassis, charcoal, blackberry and sweet toast, the wine is full-bodied and voluptuously textured with the tannins largely resolved. But the density and richness suggest this wine can go a long, long way, even though the window for drinking it seems open and inviting already. A world-class, first-growth wine if there ever was one from Napa, this is simply an exquisite Harlan Estate that has atypically reached mid to late adolescence at the age of ten. That is great given the fact that these are 30- to 40-year wines – possibly even half-century wines. Drink it over the next 30 years. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: April 2014. Drinking window: 2014 - 2044.
V 95

Vinous

(14.5% alcohol): Deep red with ruby tones. Deep, sexy nose conveys a liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, tobacco and warm stones. Plush and incredibly fine-grained, showing compelling thickness and density to the slightly high-toned flavors of black raspberry liqueur and minerals. This very ripe, large-scaled wine saturates the entire palate, finishing with big, broad, lush, chocolatey tannins and outstanding persistence. This impressive, very powerful wine is great right now but has the stuffing to go on for years. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: March 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2030.

2004 Harlan Estate – Benchmark Napa Valley Cabernet

The 2004 Harlan Estate represents one of the defining expressions of Napa Valley’s modern era, blending power, precision, and meticulous craftsmanship from one of California’s most respected wineries. This vintage reflects the estate’s hillside terroir in western Oakville, where low yields and ideal exposure allow Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve exceptional depth and structure.

Tasting Notes

The 2004 vintage opens with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and warm spice. The palate is concentrated yet seamlessly textured, delivering layers of dark fruit, cocoa, and dried herbs framed by polished tannins. A long, expressive finish reveals both richness and finesse, capturing the hallmark style that has cemented Harlan Estate as a leading force in Napa Valley.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, the wine is sourced from the estate’s steep, well-drained parcels overlooking the western benchlands. Extended maceration and careful barrel selection in new French oak contribute to its refined structure and cellaring potential. The warm 2004 season offered even ripening and concentrated fruit.

Investment & Collectibility

Harlan Estate continues to rank among the most coveted wines in California, and the 2004 vintage holds a notable position for its early charm, complexity, and secondary-market performance. Its longevity and track record make it a secure addition for collectors focused on iconic Napa Valley Cabernet.

Vintage Insights & Accolades

The 2004 growing season delivered ripe, balanced fruit with excellent color and tannin development. Critics frequently highlight its elegance, completeness, and early approachability compared to surrounding vintages.

Explore Related Collections

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