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The Mascot

Napa Valley, United States
Philosophy
Single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from young vines aged five years prior to release. Crafted from fruit between six and twelve years of age, drawn from Harlan Estate, BOND, and Promontory properties. Expression of vigor tempered by approachability—dark fruit, powdery tannins, built for patient aging.
Reputation
The Mascot emerged in 2008 as Will Harlan's personal project, a family wine initially unnamed and unlabeled, meant only for the table. Born from younger vines of his family's three Napa Valley estates—Harlan Estate, BOND, and Promontory—it gained commercial identity as demand from close friends warranted bottling.
AllocationProducer is a secondary label under Domain H. William Harlan (Bill Harlan founder, now managed by son Will). Classified as 'garage' due to small single-wine focus and experimental origins, though it benefits from parent estate infrastructure. Farming practice marked 'sustainable' based on Kysela source describing philosophy that encompasses but transcends organic/biodynamic dogma; no formal certifications found. Production stated as 'around 8,000 cases' across sources with minor variance (some cite 7,000-8,000). First vintage was 2008, commercially released 2013. US distribution is selective and direct-to-mailing-list; Four Corners Wine confirmed as UK importer. Hong Kong distribution via Omtis Fine Wines confirmed (2021 debut). Switzerland distribution mentioned but no specific importer name found. No Japanese importer identified despite market reference. Hectare holdings unknown—vines are from parent properties, not owned separately. Succession status is family_owned; Will Harlan now general manager overseeing this and Promontory. No wine certifications (organic, biodynamic, etc.) found despite sustainable practices. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Omtis Fine Wines (Hong Kong)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Kysela Père et Fils (US importer listed)'
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