91 pts - Wine Advocate
["The Maiden is fashioned from barrels not deemed rich or complex enough for the Harlan Estate (a true first-growth wine). The supple, delicious, fruit-forward 2011 The Maiden exhibits lots of sweet black cherries intermixed with hints of caramel and vani
93 pts - Wine Spectator
["A powerful expression of Cabernet reminiscent of a young Ausone, this is dense, extracted, layered and nuanced, showing fresh earth and rocky soil notes. Once past the chewiness, the ripe currant, plum and wild berry flavors persist. Drink now through 2
91 pts - Vinous
["Saturated ruby. Slightly high-toned, inviting aromas of blueberry, blackberry, licorice pastille, minerals and sexy oak. Juicy and tight, with firm acidity contributing to an impression of spine. The dark berry and licorice flavors builds slowly on the