Harlan Estate
The Maiden
Napa Valley
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2043), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2043, with a drinking horizon to 2051.
The ‘17 The Maiden.
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2017 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 The Maiden 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2017 vintage
Harlan Estate's 2017 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.
Grilled lamb chops with herbs
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Roast duck breast
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Gruyere with charcuterie
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Harlan Estate The Maiden 2017?
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2017 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, United States.
What does Harlan Estate The Maiden 2017 taste like?
Harlan Estate The Maiden 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Harlan Estate The Maiden 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2051. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2043. 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 2017?
Pair this wine with Grilled lamb chops with herbs; Roast duck breast; or Aged Gruyere with charcuterie.