2010 Harlan Estate Napa Valley Proprietary Red

2010 Harlan Estate Napa Valley Proprietary Red

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The 2010 Harlan Estate Napa Valley Proprietary Red 1500 ml is from the Napa Valley region of California. Since its first commercial release of the 1990 vintage, Harlan has been producing top notch wines that impress critics and are coveted by enthusiasts. Production from their vineyards in the western hillsides of Oakville, planted to 70% cabernet, 20% merlot, 8% cab franc and 2% petit verdot, averages 1,800 cases annually. As Robert Parker says, "These wines possess all the elements of greatness - individuality, power combined with elegance, extraordinary complexity, remarkable aging potential, and compelling richness without ponderousness." To reinforce the accuracy of this sentiment, Robert Parker has awarded the Harlan Estate wine 100-points for five different vintages. The extreme market demand often pushes the price points for these wines into the thousands. Fora slightly more affordable taste of the illustrious Harlan wines, perhaps try their second wine, called The Maiden, that unmistakably resembles her “big sister” and consistently scores 91-94 points from Wine Advocate. In addition to the vintage tasting notes from critics below, read more about Harlan Estate and the interesting history of founder Bill Harlan at https://aabalat.com/wine-insights/wineries/harlan.

98 pts - Wine Advocate

I wouldn’t be surprised to see the 2010 Harlan Estate inch closer to perfection over the next decade. Surprisingly supple for this vintage, while this cuvee is not usually that flamboyant or exuberant in its youth, the 2010 is sensual and performing remarkably well. Its deep purple color is accompanied by notions of charcoal, graphite, camphor, creme de cassis, barbecue smoke and blackberries. As usual, this complex effort reminds me of a hypothetical blend of a great Pauillac and Graves (such as La Mission Haut-Brion). Rich, full-bodied and softer than I would have expected in this vintage, it is a prodigious, multidimensional, compelling wine. It requires 3-5 years of bottle age and should drink well over the following 30+ years. - WA, RP (10/2013)

96 pts - Wine Spectator

A serious wine that commands attention, from its initial rustic earth, crushed rock and dense berry flavors to its push of concentrated dark berry, dried herb, dried licorice, road tar and dried flowers. Never loses purpose or direction. Patience required. Best from 2015 through 2030. 1,550 cases made. — JL (10/2013)

97 pts - Vinous

Layers of dark fruit, new leather, mocha, espresso, graphite and licorice are woven together in a beguiling exotic tapestry in the 2010 Proprietary Blend Harlan Estate. Seamless and pure, yet backed up by serious tannins, the 2010 wraps around the palate with intense depth and pure resonance in every direction. Hints of graphite and pencil shavings linger on the palate-staining finish. This is a great, great showing from Harlan Estate.- Antonio Galloni (12/2012)

Producer: Harlan Estate
Vintage: 2010
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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