2011 | The Maiden | Napa Valley

Description

Red Wine: 2011 | The Maiden | Napa Valley

The 2011 vintage opens with delicate aromas of red currant, plum, and dark cherry, interwoven with notes of tobacco, cedar, and a hint of spice.

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Producer: The Maiden

Vintage: 2011

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: United States, Napa Valley

The 2011 vintage opens with delicate aromas of red currant, plum, and dark cherry, interwoven with notes of tobacco, cedar, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it offers a medium to full-bodied experience with fine tannins and a balanced profile, showcasing layers of red fruit, cocoa, and earthy undertones. The finish is smooth and lingering, reflecting the wines meticulous craftsmanship and aging potential.

Producer Information

Harlan Estate is a high-profile, critically-lauded wine producer based in the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley, California. The vineyard is superbly located in the hills above Martha’s Vineyard (Heitz Cellar) and To Kalon (Robert Mondavi), just north of Napa town itself. Its Cabernet Sauvignon-based flagship wine is one of California’s most sought-after wines, regularly commanding prices exceeding $1000 per bottle. The estate was founded in 1984 by property developer William (known as “Bill”) Harlan. He had previously developed the Meadowood resort before buying 240 acres (97 hectares) of steep, densely wooded land above the western Oakville benchlands. Some 40 acres (16 hectares) of this was cleared for vineyards. These are mostly planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, but with smaller amounts of other red Bodeaux varieties. Harlan Estate’s first commercial vintage was the 1990, which was released in 1996 with a then-expensive price tag of $65 a bottle. Since then, the estate has cemented itself as one of the most highly-regarded wine producers in the world, with eight vintages achieving 100-point scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. As a result, prices have risen exponentially, and today the average global price (ex-tax) per 750ml bottle approaches $1,500 USD. In addition to the flagship red, Harlan Estate also makes a second wine, The Maiden.