Harlan Estate
The Maiden
Oakville
1999
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2033.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2033.
The ‘99 The Maiden.
Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 1999 vintage
Harlan Estate's 1999 The Maiden is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, United States.
About Harlan Estate
Harlan Estate's The Maiden is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999?
Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, United States.
What does Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999 taste like?
Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2004-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2006-2025. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Harlan Estate The Maiden 1999?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.