The Mascot, Napa Valley 2021

Harlan Estate’s second label — Napa Cabernet with serious pedigree at a price you can actually buy.

Taste
Dark cherry, cassis, cocoa, and cedar with polished tannins and a long, savory finish. Rich, integrated, and clearly carries the Harlan winemaking signature.

Region
From Napa Valley, California. The Mascot is the second wine of Harlan Estate, made by the Harlan winemaking team using younger-vine fruit from Harlan, BOND, and Promontory vineyards.

About This Wine
Body: Full body · Acidity: Balanced · Texture: Polished, integrated tannins

Best For
Steak dinners, gifts for Napa Cab drinkers, accessible entry to Harlan-tier quality, dinner party with grilled red meat

For Who
Cabernet drinkers stepping up from $30–50 bottles, Harlan fans who can’t access the flagship, dinner hosts pouring at steak nights, gift recipients who appreciate serious Napa

Similar To
If you like Dominus, Opus One, or Caymus Special Selection, this is in the same accessible-premium tier — with the added pedigree of Harlan winemaking.

Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, aged Cheddar, mushroom dishes, prime rib

Drink Window
Drink now through 2035. Will reward 3–5 years of cellar time.

Collector Note
2021 was a vintage year for Napa Cabernet — wines have structure and freshness with ripe fruit. The Mascot 2021 is approachable now with a 90-minute decant and will continue to develop through 2030+. The Harlan winemaking discipline shows in the polished tannins. For collectors locked out of Harlan’s flagship allocation, this is the closest accessible point.

Mood
Approachable prestige, dinner-ready, generous, considered

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s The Mascot and how does it relate to Harlan Estate?
A: The Mascot is the second wine of Harlan Estate, made by the same winemaking team using younger-vine fruit from Harlan’s vineyards plus its sister estates BOND and Promontory. It’s designed to be approachable earlier than Harlan’s flagship and at a fraction of the price.

Q: Is The Mascot drinkable now or should I age it?
A: Drinkable now with a 90-minute decant. The Mascot is designed to be more approachable than Harlan’s flagship — peak drinking window 2026–2032. Will cellar through 2035+ if you want to wait.

Q: Is this a good gift for a Napa Cabernet lover?
A: Yes — The Mascot carries the Harlan name and pedigree at a Napa Cab price most collectors can actually afford. Gift-ready for someone who knows wine and will recognize what Harlan signature means.