Lot 77448
Harlan Estate 2012 Bottled 2015 - Napa Valley 2 x 75cl / 14.5%
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£1,050
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Lot 77448
£1,050
£50
This lot was donated by Thorman Hunt & Co. Ltd. for the COVID-19 Charity Auction in aid of The Drinks Trust to support drinks industry employees.
A wooden box containing two bottles of Harlan Estate 2012 Napa Valley red wine, bottled by Harlan Estate, Oakville, California.
These are bottle numbers 18184 and 18187.
'The 2012 Harlan Estate is reminiscent of their 2002. Probably a candidate for perfection with another 4-5 years of bottle age, the wine is inky plum/purple to the rim and offers a gorgeous nose of scorched earth, blackberry and cassis, forest floor, and a floral, lavender-like component followed by deep, opulent, majestic flavors that caress the palate with high but sweet tannin. This is relatively evolved, and supple and voluptuous for a young Harlan estate – hence the comparison with their compelling 2002. This wine can be drunk in several years and is likely another candidate for 30-50 years of cellaring. 99+/100' Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note wear to the box and wrapping papers.
Note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Older bottles often contain small amounts of sediment. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults.
This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.