Anniversary wine at Atelier Crenn in San Francisco.

First experience with Harlan Estate ever.

Opened with a Durand, but the cork still split in two. I have not been having a good week with corks!

Slow oxed for an hour, then decanted and drank over three hours.

Initially, mellow tannins, but high acidity. Nice fruit notes without being a fruit bomb.

After aerating, really opened up.

Notes of raspberry, pomegranate skin, mushroom, and forest floor.

On the palate, absolutely beautiful, still powerful, indicative of the vintage.

Has several years left, but definitely feels like it's at its peak.

Likely one of the best wines I've ever had. I can see why Harlan Estate is considered a "First Growth" of Napa.

94 points.

Side note, this was also my first time at Atelier Crenn and I thought it was amazing. Had the vegetarian tasting menu, the food was very creative and inventive, but also had lots of flavor and complexity, which I sometimes find lacking at some fine dining places.