Harlan Estate: A Historic Retrospective.
With: Antonio Galloni, Will Harlan and winemaker Cory Empting. At Angler restaurant, San Francisco.
Vintages: all from magnum
1989 Harlan Estate....rare never released
1990 Harlan Estate.....1st release, savory elegance
1993 Harlan Estate ..fading
1994 Harlan Estate....a savory beauty, classic style
1995 Harlan Estate..beautiful, classic style
1997 Harlan Estate ..flat(maybe the bottle), vintage that jumps to the riper style.
2001 Harlan Estate ...beautiful
2002 Harlan Estate ..beautiful
2006 Harlan Estate...drink
2010 Harlan Esta...drink or hold
2011 Harlan Estate...meh
2013 Harlan Estate ..drink or hold
2016 Harlan Estate ...hold
2019 Harlan Estate ...hold
2020 Harlan Estate ...meh
2021 Harlan Estate ..hold
FOOD:
Bluefin tuna
Slow grilled hen of woods mushrooms
Whole pastured chicken roasted in wood oven
A5 Australian striploin
Chefs selection of cheese
@Angler, San Francisco — 20 days ago

Purple plum red.
Aromas of beets, tomato leaf, blue and black fruits, stewed.
Iron, tomato, blackberries, dark cherry.
After an hour of decanting, develops that cocoa nib character that is pleasant and adds a richness along with more pronounced red fruits. The tobacco and earthiness calms and the fruit character develops — a month ago
Blackberry, Spicy but with some sweetness. Bought at Enoteca for ¥7,225. — 2 months ago
2019 vintage. Needed time to breathe. Then it sang. — 2 months ago
Crisp refreshing — 3 days ago
Masseto 2022
· First impression & decanting: It was my first time trying Masseto. Since it’s a young wine, I put half the bottle into a decanter and kept the other half for the next day. It only started to open up after about an hour of decanting, showing dark fruit aromas.
· Second-day explosion: On the second day, the aroma fully opened up. I poured just a little into the glass, and the aroma instantly filled the entire bowl. Intense blackberry and plum, with hints of tobacco and cocoa.
· Palate: Tannins are velvety smooth; full-bodied, with good acidity and plenty of power.
· Summary: A very classic top-tier “Super Tuscan.” In its youth it is very tight and needs a lot of patience with decanting or further aging. But once fully open, it is absolutely stunning.
Gaja Gaia & Rey 2022
· Aroma: Fresh citrus, white peach, and pear, with light oak-derived notes of toast, vanilla, and minerality.
· Palate: Round and full-bodied, with a distinct creamy texture, bright acidity, and a clean, mineral finish.
· Summary: A very elegant top Italian Chardonnay. Excellent balance—it retains fresh fruit while showing the complexity of oak aging. Drinking perfectly now.
One-line summary: One red, one white; one powerful, one elegant—a fantastic pairing! — a month ago
N vegetal
P herbal. Dense cherry. Spice. Delicious. Balanced.
46 cs 41 cf
Grapevine 238 — 21 days ago
Always a favorite — 2 months ago
1 hour decant(lots of chunky sediment). A splendid deep dark ruby red color. On the nose: expressive Intoxicating perfumed notes of dark red fruit, smoked meat, forest floor, herbaceous, leather, and soy sauce. Taste: silky, opulent, pure wine with cherry/red plum, currants, dark chocolate, smokey spice, and a graphite raspberry long finish. YUM! — 4 days ago

Deep and dark, a cool minerality. Bright fruit. Packed, is dense. Beautifully held. Great texture and structure. A stunner! — 4 days ago
Casa Lenzi
酸っぱい匂いで苦手 — a day ago
+1 hour decant(decent chunky sediment). A striking dark ruby red color. On the nose: Enticing notes of dark red fruit, pencil shavings, floral, little barnyard funk, worn leather, tobacco leaf. Taste: Silky-smooth, creamy, rich(not your old school Bordeaux) wine with blackberry/dark cherry, currants, licorice, glycerin, dried herbs, dark chocolate and a peppery cedar long dry finish. YUM!! — a month ago
Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Cabernet Franc (29%) and Merlot (13%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of red and black fruit, anise,purple flowers and leather. Flavors of black cherry/plum/berry fruit, black licorice, cocoa powder and sweet baking spices. Lovely mineral and minty tones on the long and lingering finish. Silky tannins and a velvety texture. Loaded with finesse and wonderful freshness. Enjoyed with Petey and Kase (Thanks Guys) on the beach in Cape May, NJ. — 2 months ago
Sergio L Figueiredo
ManoLLo - Fev/2026
Cabernet Sauvignon 9
Cabernet Franc
Merlot — 7 months ago