Fine Wine: New World Wines

Live Virtual Auction, 18 September 2022

New World Wines

Sold for

ZAR 25 036
Lot 871
  • Harlan Estate; Napa Valley Red; 1997; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 036
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
Shipping

About this Item

1997 Napa Valley Red
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

Provenance

Coats Family cellar.

Critics Ratings

'The 1997 Harlan Estate is one of the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines I have ever tasted. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. Opaque purple-colored, it boasts spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals, coffee, blackberries, licorice, and cassis. In the mouth, layer after layer unfold powerfully yet gently. Acidity, tannin, and alcohol are well-balanced by the wine's unreal richness and singular personality. The finish exceeds one minute. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 100/100 (Dec 2000)

'With a lightly candied nose, notes of violet and lavender as well as butter-cooked mushrooms carry across the palate. Vibrant acidity washes a palate of powder-fine and persistent tannin integrated with spice. A bit of pepper emerges in the finish. This is the first vintage (going young to old) in which the alcohol is evident through a touch of heat on the close. Allow plenty of air upon opening and enjoy slowly to allow the wine to evolve in the glass.' - Elaine Chukan Brown, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Mar 2020)

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