{"title":"Harris Estate","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"harris-estate-lakeview-cabernet-sauvignon-2010","title":"Harris Estate Lakeview Cabernet Sauvignon 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarris Estate Lakeview Cabernet Sauvignon 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 750ml, 14.5% ABV Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the Calistoga AVA, aged 20 months in 85% new French oak. This single-vineyard bottling earned 95 points from Robert Parker, who praised its tremendous balance and opulence alongside notable tension and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14.5%  |  Origin: Calistoga AVA, Napa Valley, California  |  Vintage: 2010  |  Winery: Harris Estate Vineyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarris Estate Vineyards farms organically in the Calistoga AVA at the northern end of Napa Valley. The Lakeview bottling draws from the estate's mid-block vineyard planted to a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon clone 6 and clone 337 on 101-14 rootstock — a pairing that contributes both structural depth and aromatic complexity. Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of Napa's most sought-after consultants, oversaw fermentation and a 20-month élevage in French oak barrels (85% new), followed by an additional 12 months of bottle aging before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with concentrated black cherry before giving way to layers of tar, menthol, and savory dried herbs. A thread of iron-inflected minerality adds a distinctive, site-specific signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is plush and fruit-driven, with intense black cherry and dark berry flavors coating the palate. At mid-palate, savory herbal tones and a subtle graphite quality emerge. The fruit is so richly textured that the tannins are virtually unnoticeable, yet a firm architectural framework keeps the wine from tipping into heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant, with lingering menthol, dark fruit, and a gentle iron note that persists well after the final sip. Despite the wine's opulence, there is real vibrancy through the close, keeping it alive on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Lakeview Cabernet 2010\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is best served at cellar temperature (60–65°F) and benefits from 30 to 60 minutes in a decanter to let the aromatics fully unfurl. Neat in a large-bowled Bordeaux glass is the ideal approach for a wine of this concentration and complexity. While primarily a sipping wine, it could anchor a \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet-based sangria\u003c\/strong\u003e built around dark stone fruit for a luxurious twist, or serve as the red component in a serious \u003cstrong\u003eKalimotxo\u003c\/strong\u003e if experimenting with the Basque classic at a higher tier. A small pour also works beautifully in a red wine reduction sauce, adding depth to a \u003cstrong\u003eBordelaise\u003c\/strong\u003e preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a serious Napa Valley collector or Cabernet enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a special-occasion steak dinner or holiday roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a 95-point vintage to a personal cellar library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating a milestone with a wine from the acclaimed 2010 Napa vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Lakeview Cabernet 2010 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers intense, deeply layered black cherry and dark fruit flavors interwoven with tar, menthol, savory herbs, and a distinctive iron-like minerality. The tannins are well-integrated and the overall impression is one of opulence balanced by persistent vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Lakeview Cabernet compare to Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignons from the Calistoga AVA, but Harris Estate's Lakeview is a smaller-production, single-vineyard wine made under organic farming with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown at the helm. Chateau Montelena tends toward a more classically structured, age-worthy style, while the Lakeview leans into richer extraction and higher new-oak influence at 85%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Lakeview Cabernet 2010 good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — its 95-point Parker score and concentrated, balanced profile make it ideally suited to drinking neat from a proper stemmed glass after a brief decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the Lakeview Cabernet made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by Harris Estate Vineyards in the Calistoga AVA, the warmest and northernmost sub-appellation of Napa Valley, California. The grapes come from the estate's organically farmed Lakeview vineyard block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with the Lakeview Cabernet 2010?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled ribeye steak complements the wine's dark fruit intensity and iron-like minerality. Braised short ribs with root vegetables mirror its savory herbal character. Aged Gruyère or Comté cheese echo the wine's richness without overwhelming it. Lamb loin with a rosemary crust plays well off the menthol and herb notes. Dark chocolate with 70% cacao or higher rounds out the tarry, concentrated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does the Lakeview Cabernet come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Lakeview Cabernet 2010 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium single-vineyard Napa Cabernet; the 95-point Parker rating, use of 85% new French oak, Thomas Rivers Brown's winemaking pedigree, and organic vineyard management all support its place in the upper tier of Calistoga offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Lakeview Cabernet 2010?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe convergence of Thomas Rivers Brown's winemaking, organically farmed Calistoga fruit from a specific clonal selection (clone 6 and 337 on 101-14 rootstock), and a generous 85% new French oak program produced a wine that Robert Parker awarded 95 points — a score that places it among the elite Napa Cabernets of the 2010 vintage. This is not a mass-production label; it is a small-estate bottling from a single vineyard block, reflecting a particular site in a particular year. The extended 12-month bottle hold before release signals the estate's confidence in the wine's structure and aging trajectory. For collectors and drinkers who value site-specific Napa Cabernet shaped by a top-flight winemaker, the 2010 Lakeview stands as a compelling expression of what Calistoga can deliver at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harris Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837600854185,"sku":"27007","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Harris-Estate-Lakeview-Cabernet-Sauvignon__50590.jpg?v=1730487889"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/harris-estate.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}