Harlan Estate
The Maiden
Oakville
2002
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 ‘02 The Maiden.
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2002 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
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon should show cassis, black cherry and cedar, with savory herbs deepening its aroma. The 2002 Maiden is expected to feel broad and mature, its softened tannins still giving the dark fruit some shape while acidity keeps the palate from seeming flat. It has moved past its prime, though the drinking horizon reaches 2033; mellow berry, spice and earthy warmth should remain on the finish.
The 2002 vintage
Harlan Estate's 2002 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 fresh 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 2002?
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2002 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, United States.
When should Harlan Estate The Maiden 2002 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2025. 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 2002?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.