Harlan Estate – The Maiden 2018 – Napa Valley USA

Harlan Estate The Maiden 2018 is the estate’s second selection, a richly textured Oakville Bordeaux-style red with dark fruit, earthy detail and firm tannins.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux-style red blend
• Region/Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2018
• Special Note: Second selection from Harlan Estate
• Style: Dry, full-bodied and structured red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Black currant and fig are joined by warm earth, tobacco and tar. The palate is concentrated and structured, with freshness and grippy tannins supporting the wine’s dense fruit.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The Maiden presents Harlan Estate through the estate’s second-selection lens
• The 2018 combines ripe dark fruit with earthy and tobacco detail
• Firm tannins and freshness give the wine a structured, cellar-worthy profile

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Dry-aged ribeye
• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking a structured modern vintage of The Maiden
✓ Drinkers who enjoy Cabernet-led Napa reds with dark fruit and firm tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, light-bodied reds