Harlan Estate
The Maiden
Napa Valley
2000
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2030.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2030.
The ‘00 The Maiden.
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2000 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, 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's 2000 The Maiden should show Cabernet Sauvignon's blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry, with cedar and dried herbs. Napa Valley fruit is expected to have a softened but still structured feel, mature tannins framing the fruit and acidity lending definition. It is past its projected peak, though the drinking range continues through 2030. Bottle condition will matter; if sound, the finish may be mellow, with savory spice and dried berry.
The 2000 vintage
Harlan Estate's 2000 The Maiden is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
About Harlan Estate
Harlan Estate's The Maiden is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, 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 moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Harlan Estate The Maiden 2000?
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2000 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
When should Harlan Estate The Maiden 2000 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2004-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2006-2023. 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 2000?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.