Estimate
... so succulent in blackberry, cassis, licorice, and roasted cedar. The tannins are so regal—even the slight prickle of acidity works for polish. So beautiful now, it’s hard to know when to suggest drinking it...
I was blown away by the 2004 The Maiden, which out of bottle is even better than it was from barrel. The wine has superb concentration and is opulent, fleshy, and very much in keeping with the style of the vintage.
Big, dark, rich, intense and firmly tannic, with a massive, layered core of spicy currant, mocha, black cherry and blackberry fruit that's deep and concentrated, unfolding with a remarkable measure of grace and finesse.
...Sweet and fine-grained, with terrific fruit intensity and balance for a second wine-and a sense of completeness. Vinous, ripely tannic and long...
This is a second label of Harlan Estate