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Jeb Dunnuck
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Vinous
2014 Harlan Estate – Benchmark Napa Valley Cabernet
The 2014 Harlan Estate captures the balance and depth that have made this Oakville winery one of Napa Valley’s most respected names. Estate-grown and crafted with absolute precision, the wine reflects the signature Harlan style—structured, polished, and shaped by the complexity of its hillside terroir.
Tasting Notes
Opening with aromas of blackcurrant, cocoa, graphite, and warm spice, the 2014 vintage shows impressive density with refined power. The palate delivers layered dark fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a graceful mineral undertone. Bright acidity carries the wine through a long, harmonious finish, highlighting both the vintage’s purity and Harlan’s hallmark elegance.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Sourced from the estate’s meticulously farmed hillside parcels, the blend is anchored by Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Fermentation takes place in a combination of oak and steel, followed by aging in French oak barrels. The 2014 season—marked by steady warmth and balanced ripening—produced fruit of outstanding concentration and clarity.
Investment & Collectibility
Harlan Estate remains one of Napa Valley’s most collectible and consistently sought-after wines. The 2014 vintage demonstrates long-term aging potential, strong critical performance, and enduring demand among fine wine investors.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 2014 growing season provided ideal conditions across Napa Valley, yielding wines with depth, freshness, and precise tannin structure. Critics consistently regard the vintage as one of the most well-balanced releases of the decade.



