2016 Promontory

Promontory

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Tasting 2022

Tasting Notes

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Tasting from 26.04.2022: Peter Moser & Anne Krebiehl MW

A hint of lichen, of moss and conifer clings to the dark fruit, almost with a citrus intensity. That perfume also informs the palate which seems compact, bullet-like, contained, seamless. There is luscious, melting, ripe fruit with a crushed blackberry character. The tannins are fine, freshness pervades the wine. This is firm, ripe, taut, fresh, dense, sleek, aromatic. There is focus and elegance. AK

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A hint of lichen, of moss and conifer clings to the dark fruit, almost with a citrus intensity. That perfume also informs the palate which seems compact, bullet-like, contained, seamless. There is luscious, melting, ripe fruit with a crushed blackberry character. The tannins are fine, freshness pervades the wine. This is firm, ripe, taut, fresh, dense, sleek, aromatic. There is focus and elegance. AK

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Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is the nucleus of the American wine miracle, from which a region of superlatives has developed. The density of top wineries in a very small area is...
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Winery: Promontory
Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Alcohol Level: 14.5%
Stopper: Cork
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Promontory

94558 Napa
USA
+1 (707) 9440125
concierge@promontory.wine www.promontory.wine

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