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The Brilliant Radiance and Relentless Precision of Harlan Estate 2022
The official market arrival of Harlan Estate 2022 has stunned collectors and critics alike, standing out as a triumphant, beautifully sculpted masterpiece from one of Napa Valley's true "First Growths". Navigating a notoriously challenging, low-yielding, and heat-impacted growing season in Oakville, this iconic property delivered a wine of exceptional energy, brightness, ...
Wine Description
The Story
With the founding of Harlan Estate in 1984, we embarked upon our mission of creating a “first growth” of California. The estate’s early vineyard development began with just six acres. Today our planting is essentially complete, with nearly forty acres under vine to the classic varietals: cabernet sauvignon (70%), merlot (20%), cabernet franc (8%), and petit verdot (2%). Invariably, the finished wine is predominately cabernet sauvignon, which w...
Wine Information
Harlan Estate's 2022 vintage is a promising young wine, harvested relatively early in Napa Valley between August 17 and September 8, with low yields.While the wine shows dark fruit and earth notes with a somewhat forbidding character on the palate, some believe it may develop further with aging. It is considered one of California's "First Growths" and is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines.
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Vintage 2022
California 2022, The Tale of Two Harvests
With climate variability as the new normal, Napa Valley grape growers aim to be resilient and adaptable. Their preparation and experience paid off in 2022 as growers faced triple digit heat over five days in September quickly followed by rain that brought harvest to a sudden halt. Winemakers are calling the vintage “the tale of two harvests,” making it one of the more unique vintages in recent history...
Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
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| 2026 | 1 450€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 1 450€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.