2019 The Mascot

The 2019 "Baby Harlan" is an opulent wine with ripe dark fruits, cocoa, and a luxurious mouthfeel, offering a long, luscious finish.

Producer

The Mascot

Region

Napa Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

85-95% Cabernet Sauvignon, small quantities of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2041

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Occasional wine note

What a beauty! This "Baby Harlan" is actually the product of grapes from younger vines at Harlan, BOND, and Promontory vineyards. Better ingredients make better wine and this gem is proof. I've been drinking this at my local wine shop for a couple of years, and I just think this 2019 is the most opulent and delicious. Beautiful ripe dark fruits, cocoa, a touch of spice, and just a luxurious mouthfeel all the way through a long luscious finish. Liquid velvet!

What experts say about this wine

100

Jancis Robinson

Bright crimson with some evolution at the rim. Actually there is quite a bit of interest on the nose here. This has lift as well as Napa lusciousness and good structure, balance and length. Throbs with life on the long finish. Quite impressive! And broachable.

100

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