HARLAN ESTATE RED BLEND 2012, Napa

The tannins are incredibly fine and build beautifully on the finish, exactly as described. Paired it with grilled lamb and the dark fruit and walnut notes really came through.

Opened it last night with a steak dinner and the blueberry and blackberry notes were just as bold as promised, though the finish is what really got me—those ultra fine tannins just keep building. Even after decanting for an hour, it stayed remarkably smooth and elegant.

The tannins are ultra fine but build beautifully on the finish, which I really appreciate. The dark fruit and walnut notes give it a complexity that kept me coming back for another sip. I've already ordered a second bottle.