Harlan Estate The Maiden wine Napa Valley California sold by Angry Wine Merchant 2003 Harlan Estate The Maiden wine label Napa Valley California sold by Angry Wine Merchant 2013 Harlan Estate - Angry Wine Merchant 2005 The Maiden
Harlan Estate The Maiden wine Napa Valley California sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2003 Harlan Estate The Maiden wine label Napa Valley California sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2013 Harlan Estate - Angry Wine Merchant

2005 The Maiden

Red Bordeaux Blend

America / California / Napa Valley  / Oakville

$325
RP 94
V 92
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2005 The Maiden – Napa Valley’s Cult Second Wine

The 2005 The Maiden from Harlan Estate is one of Napa Valley’s most coveted “second wines,” crafted with the same meticulous care and vineyard precision as the flagship Harlan Estate. Produced in extremely limited quantities, The Maiden offers an accessible yet profound introduction to one of California’s most renowned cult wineries.

Tasting Notes

The 2005 vintage reveals expressive aromas of blackberries, violets, and graphite, alongside subtle notes of cedar, espresso, and tobacco leaf. The palate is rich and layered, with flavors of cassis, dark plum, and spice. Polished tannins frame a persistent finish that is both elegant and powerful, underscoring its pedigree.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The Maiden is composed primarily of **Cabernet Sauvignon**, with smaller portions of **Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot**, all sourced from the estate’s meticulously farmed vineyards on the western hills of Oakville. Like Harlan Estate, The Maiden is aged for nearly two years in French oak barrels, showcasing the precision and detail that define the estate’s winemaking philosophy.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2005 The Maiden offers remarkable value for collectors seeking access to Harlan’s legendary winemaking. With over a decade in bottle, this vintage is drinking beautifully today while maintaining the structure to evolve further. Perfect for your collection of California Cult Wines.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **2005 vintage** in Napa Valley was marked by a long, even growing season, producing wines of balance, concentration, and harmony. The Maiden excelled in this vintage, showing depth and refinement that reflect the estate’s hallmark style.

  • 94 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 93 points – Vinous
  • 92 points – Wine Spectator

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RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Bill Harlan’s fabled hillside vineyard has become, since 1991, one of the greatest names in the wine world. The first vintages were 1990 and 1991. The Maiden is their selection of lots and barrels that are deemed slightly less complex and impressive. That sounds critical, but this is a beautiful wine. Always more evolved, precocious and very sexy, the 2005 The Maiden is superb. Dense ruby/purple, with notes of underbrush, graphite, earth, loamy soil and oodles of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, it offers supple tannins, beautifully integrated acidity and wood. This is a beauty that can be drunk now or held for cellaring another 10-15 years. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker Jr., Issue date: June 29, 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2030.
V 92

Vinous

Good full medium ruby. Sappy aromas of dark fruits, spicy oak and minerals. Wonderfully juicy and lively on the palate, with floral and mineral elements serving to frame and lift the dark fruit flavors. Very firmly built wine with terrific vinosity and balance. Almost too good for a second wine. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer, Issue date: May, 2008. Drinking window: N/A.

Domestic Shipping

We currently ship to all U.S. states where the shipment of alcohol is legally permitted. Orders are fulfilled via UPS.

Orders placed Monday through Thursday before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time typically ship the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday will ship the following Monday.

Same-day delivery may be available within the Los Angeles Metro area if placed before noon. Please contact us at (626) 714-7006 to arrange expedited local service.

Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

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.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

Insurance

We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

Adult Signature Required

All shipments of alcohol require an adult signature (21+) upon delivery. Carriers will not release packages without adult authorization. Additional charges may apply for re-delivery, redirection, or failed delivery attempts.

Shipping Address Accuracy

Orders are shipped to the exact shipping address provided at checkout. Angry Wine Merchant is not responsible for errors or omissions in the address submitted by the customer. If a package is delayed, returned, or misdelivered due to incorrect shipping details, the customer assumes full responsibility. Additional shipping fees may apply if re-shipment is required. By placing an order, you confirm that the shipping address entered is correct and agree to these terms.

States We Ship To

We ship to the following U.S. states:

Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

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International Shipping

We do offer international shipping where legally allowed. For details, click here or contact us directly.

  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Bill Harlan’s fabled hillside vineyard has become, since 1991, one of the greatest names in the wine world. The first vintages were 1990 and 1991. The Maiden is their selection of lots and barrels that are deemed slightly less complex and impressive. That sounds critical, but this is a beautiful wine. Always more evolved, precocious and very sexy, the 2005 The Maiden is superb. Dense ruby/purple, with notes of underbrush, graphite, earth, loamy soil and oodles of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, it offers supple tannins, beautifully integrated acidity and wood. This is a beauty that can be drunk now or held for cellaring another 10-15 years. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker Jr., Issue date: June 29, 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2030.
V 92

Vinous

Good full medium ruby. Sappy aromas of dark fruits, spicy oak and minerals. Wonderfully juicy and lively on the palate, with floral and mineral elements serving to frame and lift the dark fruit flavors. Very firmly built wine with terrific vinosity and balance. Almost too good for a second wine. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer, Issue date: May, 2008. Drinking window: N/A.

2005 The Maiden – Napa Valley’s Cult Second Wine

The 2005 The Maiden from Harlan Estate is one of Napa Valley’s most coveted “second wines,” crafted with the same meticulous care and vineyard precision as the flagship Harlan Estate. Produced in extremely limited quantities, The Maiden offers an accessible yet profound introduction to one of California’s most renowned cult wineries.

Tasting Notes

The 2005 vintage reveals expressive aromas of blackberries, violets, and graphite, alongside subtle notes of cedar, espresso, and tobacco leaf. The palate is rich and layered, with flavors of cassis, dark plum, and spice. Polished tannins frame a persistent finish that is both elegant and powerful, underscoring its pedigree.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The Maiden is composed primarily of **Cabernet Sauvignon**, with smaller portions of **Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot**, all sourced from the estate’s meticulously farmed vineyards on the western hills of Oakville. Like Harlan Estate, The Maiden is aged for nearly two years in French oak barrels, showcasing the precision and detail that define the estate’s winemaking philosophy.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2005 The Maiden offers remarkable value for collectors seeking access to Harlan’s legendary winemaking. With over a decade in bottle, this vintage is drinking beautifully today while maintaining the structure to evolve further. Perfect for your collection of California Cult Wines.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **2005 vintage** in Napa Valley was marked by a long, even growing season, producing wines of balance, concentration, and harmony. The Maiden excelled in this vintage, showing depth and refinement that reflect the estate’s hallmark style.

  • 94 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 93 points – Vinous
  • 92 points – Wine Spectator

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