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Harmon Durand Estates 2017 'Houndstooth' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Harmon Durand Estates 2017 'Houndstooth' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Go-to address for California Cabernet.
Wine Enthusiast on Oakville
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Go-to address for California Cabernet.
Wine Enthusiast on Oakville

Mission Codename TGIBF

Finally, BLACK FRIDAY is here!!!

Goats are like mushrooms, if you shoot a duck, I’m afraid of toasters.

Some things just don’t make sense.

Like that famous saying that we just made up.

Or this crazy Oakville Cabernet deal.

Because last time we checked, the going rate for Oakville Cab was around $75-100. On the low end. And the sky’s the limit from there.

So, it was a total no-brainer when we landed this beauty for a massive 70% off dropping the price from $95 to $29.

After all, you know we had to hit you with a truly spellbinding deal today, right?

When this first hit our lips, the effects were immediate. Pupils dilated. Oxytocin unlocked. LOVE at first sip. Rich and powerful, inky. Blackberry and torrefaction, black cherry liqueur and spicy oak, and some toasted caramel too. Fine-grained tannins carry a long finish. Like an everlasting gobstopper of flavor densely packed together, and everything you want in a big ol’ Napa Cabernet.

Of course, we shouldn’t be surprised at the quality. Oakville has been hailed as the “go-to address for California Cabernet,” by Wine Enthusiast with wines that “reign supreme” in Napa. You already knew that, no doubt. This comes from a small project without much fanfare, and the sources of the vineyards have been locked away in Fort Knox secrecy. No doubt the big players there like Far Niente, Paradigm, Harlan and so on want to keep it that way…

Make it yours - but don’t delay because we’re pretty sure this won’t last the day. Fill up those Lockers, and then ship them ASAP. When this lands on your doorstep you’ll be feeling like a five-year-old on Christmas morning.

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Tasting Profile Blackberry, black cherry liqueur, spicy oak, caramel

dryness
acidity
tannin
body
fruit
Harmon Durand Estates 2017 'Houndstooth' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Label
Look

Inky black to a slim ruby rim wrapping the glass

Smell

Blackberry, torrefaction, black cherry liqueur, spicy oak, toasted caramel

Taste

Rich and powerful, fine-grained tannins, all you want in a big ol’ Napa Cab

Finish

Like an everlasting gobstopper of flavor densely packed together

Pairing

Gotta say this is definitely your top-shelf steak wine, for a song

What the Winery Says 2017 'Houndstooth' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Harmon Durand Estates
Harmon Durand Estates
Winemaker
Undisclosed
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2017
Appellation
Oakville, Napa Valley
Vineyards
Undisclosed
Alcohol
14%
Aging
20 months
Barrels
70% new French oak

About the Winery Harmon Durand Estates

Harmon Durand Estates Winemaker Undisclosed
Harmon Durand Estates Winemaker Undisclosed
Harmon Durand Estates 2017 'Houndstooth' Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
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