Harlan Estate – The Maiden 2015 – Napa Valley USA

Harlan Estate The Maiden 2015 is the estate’s second selection, a concentrated Oakville Bordeaux-style red with layered red and black fruit, florals and earthy spice.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux-style red blend
• Region/Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2015
• Special Note: Second selection from Harlan Estate
• Style: Dry, full-bodied and concentrated red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Warm redcurrant, black raspberry and wild blueberry are joined by rose-hip tea, tobacco, spice box and fragrant earth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with grainy tannins, freshness and a long earthy finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Rich red and black fruit is balanced by floral and savory detail
• Tobacco, spice and fragrant earth add aromatic range to the concentrated palate
• Freshness and grainy tannins give the wine structure through the long finish

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled ribeye
• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of powerful but detailed Napa Valley Bordeaux-style reds
✓ Harlan Estate collectors seeking a concentrated second-selection vintage
✓ Drinkers who enjoy ripe fruit with floral, tobacco and earthy complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, delicate reds