2012 Harlan Estate

Red Bordeaux Blend

America / California / Napa Valley  / Oakville

$1,295
RP 99
V 98
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2012 Harlan Estate – A Cult Cabernet from an Iconic Napa Valley Vineyard

The 2012 Harlan Estate is a defining vintage from one of Napa Valley’s most esteemed producers. Known as the “First Growth of California,” Harlan Estate has built a global reputation for crafting profound, age-worthy wines of unparalleled pedigree. The 2012 vintage marked a return to generous yields and near-perfect conditions, offering a harmonious balance of richness, elegance, and longevity.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and violets are layered with subtle notes of graphite, cocoa powder, and tobacco leaf. The palate is expansive yet polished, with flavors of ripe plum, dark chocolate, and a touch of cedar. Silky tannins and fresh acidity give the wine both power and grace, leading into a finish of remarkable persistence.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Harlan Estate, located in Oakville, is planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 2012 vintage was aged for nearly two years in 100% new French oak barrels, followed by additional time in bottle before release. The estate’s hillside vineyards, with volcanic and sedimentary soils, lend both concentration and finesse to the finished wine.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2012 Harlan Estate is a benchmark vintage, celebrated for its generosity and precision. Highly sought after on the secondary market, it remains one of the most collectible California Cult Wines. With critical acclaim and proven longevity, it stands as a cornerstone addition to any serious wine cellar. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The 2012 vintage in Napa Valley is considered one of the region’s finest of the modern era, producing wines with remarkable depth, freshness, and balance.

  • 100 pointsRobert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 98 pointsVinous
  • 97 pointsWine Spectator

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RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 99+) The 2012 Harlan Estate is reminiscent of their 2002. Probably a candidate for perfection with another 4-5 years of bottle age, the wine is inky plum/purple to the rim and offers a gorgeous nose of scorched earth, blackberry and cassis, forest floor, and a floral, lavender-like component followed by deep, opulent, majestic flavors that caress the palate with high but sweet tannin. This is relatively evolved, and supple and voluptuous for a young Harlan estate – hence the comparison with their compelling 2002. This wine can be drunk in several years and is likely another candidate for 30-50 years of cellaring. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Tasting date: October 2015. Drinking window: 2018 - 2068.
V 98

Vinous

Vivid and captivating from the very first taste, the 2012 Harlan Estate is insanely beautiful. Mocha, espresso, savory herbs and spices emerge from the breathtaking, intensely aromatic bouquet in a stunningly beautiful delineated wine that represents the height of total finesse. The silky, layered finish is a thing of beauty, even with all of its richness, the 2012 is never heavy. That is partly the vintage, but also the result of a gradual but at the same time clear evolution towards more finesse and less brute power. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: October 2014. Drinking window: 2018 - 2037.

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To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

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We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

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We ship to the following U.S. states:

Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 99+) The 2012 Harlan Estate is reminiscent of their 2002. Probably a candidate for perfection with another 4-5 years of bottle age, the wine is inky plum/purple to the rim and offers a gorgeous nose of scorched earth, blackberry and cassis, forest floor, and a floral, lavender-like component followed by deep, opulent, majestic flavors that caress the palate with high but sweet tannin. This is relatively evolved, and supple and voluptuous for a young Harlan estate – hence the comparison with their compelling 2002. This wine can be drunk in several years and is likely another candidate for 30-50 years of cellaring. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Tasting date: October 2015. Drinking window: 2018 - 2068.
V 98

Vinous

Vivid and captivating from the very first taste, the 2012 Harlan Estate is insanely beautiful. Mocha, espresso, savory herbs and spices emerge from the breathtaking, intensely aromatic bouquet in a stunningly beautiful delineated wine that represents the height of total finesse. The silky, layered finish is a thing of beauty, even with all of its richness, the 2012 is never heavy. That is partly the vintage, but also the result of a gradual but at the same time clear evolution towards more finesse and less brute power. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: October 2014. Drinking window: 2018 - 2037.

2012 Harlan Estate – A Cult Cabernet from an Iconic Napa Valley Vineyard

The 2012 Harlan Estate is a defining vintage from one of Napa Valley’s most esteemed producers. Known as the “First Growth of California,” Harlan Estate has built a global reputation for crafting profound, age-worthy wines of unparalleled pedigree. The 2012 vintage marked a return to generous yields and near-perfect conditions, offering a harmonious balance of richness, elegance, and longevity.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and violets are layered with subtle notes of graphite, cocoa powder, and tobacco leaf. The palate is expansive yet polished, with flavors of ripe plum, dark chocolate, and a touch of cedar. Silky tannins and fresh acidity give the wine both power and grace, leading into a finish of remarkable persistence.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Harlan Estate, located in Oakville, is planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 2012 vintage was aged for nearly two years in 100% new French oak barrels, followed by additional time in bottle before release. The estate’s hillside vineyards, with volcanic and sedimentary soils, lend both concentration and finesse to the finished wine.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2012 Harlan Estate is a benchmark vintage, celebrated for its generosity and precision. Highly sought after on the secondary market, it remains one of the most collectible California Cult Wines. With critical acclaim and proven longevity, it stands as a cornerstone addition to any serious wine cellar. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The 2012 vintage in Napa Valley is considered one of the region’s finest of the modern era, producing wines with remarkable depth, freshness, and balance.

  • 100 pointsRobert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 98 pointsVinous
  • 97 pointsWine Spectator

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