| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Promontory |
| Label Name: | Napa Valley |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville hillside) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni / Vinous 100 pts; James Suckling 100 pts; Decanter 100 pts; The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 100 pts; Wine Advocate / Joe Czerwinski 95+ pts
Tasting Note
Dense, dark-fruited: cassis, blackberry and violet with graphite, crushed stone, cedar and spice. Fine-grained yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Dry-aged ribeye, beef Wellington, lamb or venison, wild mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Peking duck, savory Sichuan beef; aged Manchego or Comté.
Production Method
Estate-grown fruit fermented in small lots; long maturation in large Austrian (Stockinger) oak casks and barrels; typically unfined and unfiltered prior to bottling.
Vineyard Info
Promontory is owned by the Harlan family (acquired 2008). Single flagship from high-elevation Oakville ridge; winemaking led by David Cilli. Small production, prestige Napa estate.
Promontory Napa Valley 2018
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