Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Promontory |
Label Name: | Napa Valley |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville / Mayacamas foothills) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti-Brown/The Wine Independent 100 (Apr 2023); Jeb Dunnuck 100; James Suckling 99; Decanter 99; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98+ (Dec 2023); Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski) 97 (Mar 2023)
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and blueberry with violet, graphite, tobacco, espresso and dark chocolate notes; mineral undercurrent, ultra-fine racy tannins and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Western: ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Szechuan beef, teriyaki glazed meats.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless/concrete/oak; extended élevage in large Austrian oak foudres (Stockinger) and selected barriques, bottled after long barrel aging.
Vineyard Info
Promontory is a Harlan family estate (acquired 2008); first vintage 2009. Estate focuses on low-yield, site-driven Bordeaux-style blends and long-term élevage for ageworthy wines.