Tasting Notes
Strong ruby, purple reflections, discreet ochre rim. Ripe blackberry confit, liquorice, dark minerality, pleasant noble wood savouriness, candied orange zest. Substantial, velvety and elegant, dark berry fruit, discreet fruit expression, mineral and well faceted, has great freshness and elegance as well as enormous length, taut and youthful. Could continue ageing for another 20 years. An almost perfect wine that has reached peak maturity.
More about the tasting »World Champions: Harlan Estate«Deep ruby, purple reflections, subtle ochre rim. Ripe blackberry confit, liquorice, dark minerality, pleasant oak savouriness, candied orange zest. Full-bodied, velvety and elegant, dark berry fruit, subtle extract sweetness, mineral and well-faceted, has great freshness and elegance as well as enormous length, taut and youthful, another 20 years ahead of it. An almost perfect wine. (Drink/+20)
More about the tasting »Cabernet-Legenden aus Kalifornien«Dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate watery rim. Deep dark berry fruit, fine cassis, delicate tobacco nuances, conveys intense fruit sweetness, pleasant woody notes, multi-faceted bouquet. Powerful, sweet, yet elegant on the palate, black berry fruit, balanced body, very long, perfectly matured and with great length.
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