Harlan Estate Napa Valley 1994 750ml

The 1994 is one of the vintages that established Harlan Estate's reputation, earning a perfect 100 points from Wine Advocate and 99 from James Suckling. Robert Parker called it a "seamless legend," noting black currant, minerals, smoked herbs, cedar, coffee and toasty oak on a full-bodied, phenomenally pure palate with a remarkably long finish. Acidity, tannin, alcohol and oak are woven together with uncommon finesse. Founded by Bill Harlan in the hills above Oakville, the estate built its name on wines like this, which marry Napa ripeness with Bordeaux-style structure. Now fully mature, it is drinking beautifully and will hold for years in a well-stored bottle.