smoky elements also emerge
"The 1996 Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
"Here the nose is more expressive than it normally is with an unusually perfumed and highly spiced collection of liqueur-like dark currant
"The 2005 Latour is made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon
blueberry and blackberry fruit
Harlan Estate 2005 1.5L Bordeaux smoky elements also emerge"A big step up over the 2003, the 2005 Harlan Estate is still youthful and vibrant with incredible purity and elegance, as well as a huge, opulent, sweetly fruited, irresistible style. Blackberries, blueberries, violets, spring flowers, lead pencil and a remarkable minerality all emerge from this sensational wine that has sweet, present tannin, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. Its certainly a joy to drink today but will keep for another two