The Mascot is a small-production wine label founded by Will Harlan in Napa Valley, California. The label consists of just one Bordeaux blend wine, composed of fruit from the younger vines of Harlan Estate, Bond and Promontory. The first release was the 2008 vintage.

Will Harlan, son of Bill from Napa's esteemed Harlan Estate, grew up among the vines of his family's property. After graduating from Duke University he started a price comparison website for outdoor gear, but wanting to join the family business he eventually returned to Napa with the intention of creating a more approachable brand with his family's famous fruit.

The Mascot is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon made from distinct hillside vineyards; specifically the younger vines of BOND, Harlan Estate, and Promontory. It started out as a small project shared among the family, winemaking team, and close friends. Drawing fruit from blocks of recently replanted vineyards, The Mascot shares a glimpse into the evolution of its parent estates: a youthful snapshot of their future.

The subtle, ethereal power of the vintage reveals itself first in the deep, brooding aromas of dark fruit, black tea, and herbal notes. The texture expands around a lifted structure, as powdery tannins gently resolve. This diffused, enigmatic softness is anchored on the mid-palate by a gratifying density, which prepares the senses for a flourish of hidden energy and vivid detail that illuminates the finish.

In total, The Mascot is aged in barrel for nearly three years prior to bottling and another 18 months prior to release.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Napa Valley, California