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Opaque garnet core, with flashes of violet at the rim. The nose is intense and layered, opening with a captivating blend of dark blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, interwoven with more complex notes of graphite, crushed rock, and cedar. As the wine unfolds, nuances of tobacco leaf, fresh leather, and cocoa powder emerge, alongside delicate hints of violets, licorice, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet impeccably balanc...
Wine Description
The Story
Wines from hillsides of Promontory reflect the many aspects of the territory: the native forests, the moisture of the ephemeral fog, and the minerality of the geologic underpinnings. These disparate facets in symphony provide a natural balance of freshness, energy, and tannin. We believe these traits, in wine, are the building blocks of great vitality and long life.
In an unmarked territory, concealed in the southwestern hills bordering Oak...
Wine Information
“It was always our wish that we could move our ripening curve up. And we were concerned about sugar ripeness, but it wasn’t a worry in 2020. With old vines and dry farming, we have been able to bring the harvest forward. In 2020, we started harvesting in August.” As such, “Promontory was all in before the Glass Fire.”
Promontory’s majesty comes across in their bunker-like cask room, a circular concrete-walled space where the wine matures in...
Average Bottle Price
| 2025 |
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| 490€ |
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