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About This Wine
Crafted from the younger vines of the legendary Harlan Estate, The Mascot 2019 delivers a rare intersection of pedigree and approachability. Sourced from the same hillside vineyards that feed Harlan, BOND, and Promontory, this wine channels elite Napa Valley fruit into a more accessible, earlier-drinking expression without sacrificing depth or structure.
The nose is immediately inviting, offering ripe black cherry, cassis, and blackberry layered with violet, crushed stone, and cedar. As it opens, notes of cocoa, graphite, and baking spice add complexity, giving the wine a polished and lifted aromatic profile.
On the palate, the 2019 is seamless and composed—medium to full-bodied with refined tannins that feel integrated rather than heavy. The fruit is vibrant and precise, supported by fresh acidity and a subtle mineral backbone that keeps everything in balance. Hints of espresso, dark chocolate, and a touch of savory herb carry through a long, structured finish.
The 2019 Napa Valley vintage is known for its purity and balance, and The Mascot captures that character with clarity. This is not an over-extracted Cabernet—it’s a wine of finesse and control, offering a glimpse into the Harlan ecosystem at a fraction of the flagship price.
Drinking beautifully now with a decant, yet built to evolve over the next decade or more.
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