2002 The Napa Valley Reserve red Blend. 3 DBL MAGNUM [RP-100pts?]

$2,500.00

4 in stock

Notes:

The Napa Valley Reserve is an ultra-exclusive invitation-only private wine club founded by William Harlan of Harlan Estate and Bond. Members include many prominent celebrities and politicians.

Membership costs over $175,000 and members are invited to join lavish dinners, and enjoy the wine-making process.

Members must also purchase an allotment of wine each year, and this wine is not allowed to be resold by its members for risk of losing membership privileges.

This is why you never see these bottles come up for sale.

The wine is spectacular, designed for consumption by the worlds most discerning tastes. The quality of Napa Valley Reserve is equivalent to Harlan Estate in anyone’s opinion who’s tried it.

The blend is Bordeaux in style, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and possibly Cabernet Franc.

How good is this bottle of wine you may ask? Well it’s made just the same as Harlan Estate. Same wine maker, same equipment, same style. You’re essentially getting the same wine that Harlan sells for $1,800+ per bottle. For much much less money and a higher rarity! I’ve tried this wine and it is amazing!

For reference, the 2002 Harlan Estate is 100 Point Robert Parker. Here is the tasting note from the 2002 Harlan

Very deep garnet-black colour with a purple rim. The nose is still a little closed giving notes of blackberry, black cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco, cigar boxes and cinnamon. The palate displays faultless structure and balance: very finely grained, firm tannins, medium to high acid and incredible intensity. Perhaps paradoxically, this wine is at once rich and full bodied yet exquisitely elegant. Although taut, it is already irresistibly tempting to drink. Epic finish with lingering flavours of Chinese dried plums, truffles, and an interesting iron/stony nuance. Drink 2009 – 2030+. Tasted November 2008.

Bottle Size:

3 L DOUBLE MAGNUM

Storage History:

Stored on it’s side in a climate controlled cellar since purchase.

Condition:

Perfect.25