Harlan Estate - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml along with a vanilla note

along with a vanilla note

sandalwood

a tight but juicy bouquet of vanilla

and probably a decade is needed to bring it into focus

Harlan Estate - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml along with a vanilla noteNot unexpectedly, the 2005 Harlan Estate performed slightly better than it did last year. As these wines often do, it continues to put on weight as it is bottled very late by Napa standards, and there is no fining or filtration. The 2005 exhibits a gorgeous thick looking, ruby purple color in addition to a beautiful nose of burning embers interwoven with creme de cassis, roasted meats, sweet black truffles, and spring flowers. A hint of lead pencil