Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Promontory |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Vinous 99; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Decanter 96; Wine Spectator 95
Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis, black cherry and blackberry with lavender, graphite, cedar and cocoa. Polished yet firm tannins, mineral undertow and bay/olive-herb notes. Full-bodied, layered and long, with powerful dark-fruit core and mountain freshness.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, char siu, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki steak.
Production Method
Hand-harvested mountain fruit; small‑lot fermentations with extended maceration. Aged primarily in new French oak barrels (~18–22 months). Minimal filtration; traditional cellar techniques to preserve structure and terroir.
Vineyard Info
Estate project of H. William Harlan on the Yountville hills. Low-yield, mountain vineyards focused on terroir-driven Cabernet; Davide Cilli led the 2015 vintage winemaking.