2019 The Mascot

Budbreak was delayed by a cool, damp spring, leaving the vines well set for the summer which saw plenty of sunshine without excess heat. An Indian summer generated extra ripeness and allowed the harvest to unfurl in leisurely fashion (across a full five weeks), with numerous passes through each vineyard. The best 2019s combine richness with freshness and definition: not for nothing was Harlan Estate 2019 awarded 100 points by Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski.