Harlan Estate – The Maiden 2016 – Napa Valley USA

Harlan Estate The Maiden 2016 is the estate’s second selection, a muscular Oakville Bordeaux-style red packed with dark fruit, savory detail and firm structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux-style red blend
• Region/Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2016
• Special Note: Second selection from Harlan Estate
• Style: Dry, full-bodied and structured red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Crushed blackberry, blackcurrant and warm plum are layered with black pepper, tobacco, charcoal, menthol and underbrush. The palate is taut and full-bodied, with tightly wound fruit, ripe grainy tannins and an earthy finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A muscular expression of The Maiden with concentrated black fruit
• Pepper, tobacco, charcoal, menthol and underbrush add substantial savory complexity
• Taut structure and grainy tannins emphasize the vintage’s cellar-oriented profile

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Ribeye
• Braised beef
• Roast lamb
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of structured Napa Valley Bordeaux-style reds
✓ Harlan Estate collectors seeking concentration and cellar potential
✓ Drinkers who enjoy dark fruit with savory, earthy complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, low-tannin reds