Harlan Estate 2017 3-Pack OWC 750mL Sine Qua Non scorched leaves and cherries on

scorched leaves and cherries on the nose

there is really nothing like it

Fragrant aromas of loamy soil interwoven with classic creme de cassis

I'm not sure it doesn't deserve a three-digit score

this is a terrific all-around effort that deserves a few years in the cellar and should drink well for at least two decades thereafter

Harlan Estate 2017 3-Pack OWC 750mL Sine Qua Non scorched leaves and cherries on"Deep garnet purple in color, the 2017 Harlan Estate needs a little coaxing to reveal captivating iron ore, red currant jelly, cloves and crushed rocks scents with a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and boysenberries plus a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture with a lively backbone and loads of earthy layers, long and mineral laced. This should be one of the longer lived wines coming out of the 2017