Promontory 2018

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Druivenras	Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Parker	95+
Wine Spectator	94
James Suckling	100
Jancis Robinson	18,5/20
Vinous	100
Decanter	100
Awards	"The 2018 Promontory is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; the estate has some Cabernet Franc planted, but it hasn't yet been utilized in the blend. Scents of crushed mint, ripe cherries and river stones mingle easily on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is tense and fresh. This has what is fashionably described as "tension" in spades, then finishes long and silky. Give it some time in the cellar, and my rating my look stingy in a decade." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "Violets and blueberries with cloves and pine cones, following through to a medium to full body with tight, seamless tannins, like finely cut diamonds. It’s very closed and reserved at the end. Weightless. Needs plenty of time to open. Unique wine. Better after 2027." - James Suckling "Not a hot summer and lots of fog. Cask sample. Lots of lift and energy. Racy and lively. Great drive and freshness with the tannins taking a front seat for the moment. Vibrant. Long." - Jancis Robinson "The 2018 Promontory is another riveting wine from the Harlan family and winemaker David Cilli. It has been nothing short of spectacular in two recent tastings. "What is a 100-point wine?'" I am often asked. Well, it is a wine that is complete, where nothing sticks out, and where all the elements are in perfect balance. The 2018 Promontory is a great example. A wine of stature and breadth, the 2018 covers every corner of the palate. Beguiling aromatics and precise, sculpted tannins - so hard to achieve in a mountain wine - round things off in style. Dark fruit, gravel, spice, licorice and leather add subtle layers of nuance. Today, the 2018 comes across as a more refined version of the 2016. It is a magnificent wine in every way." - Vinous "Offers a juicy, compact core of black currant and dried black cherry fruit mixed with dried sage, warm earth and roasted cedar. Shows a slightly rugged, old-school aspect at first glance, but with time in the glass this unwinds and reveals freshness and purity, albeit in a dark profile, with a riveting cast iron spine coursing through the finish. Best from 2024 through 2038." - Wine Spectator "Gorgeous blackcurrant bramble fruit tones on the nose. A hint of plum, juniper, allspice, cinnamon, pepper and violets. Stylish and compelling, a real sense of purity from the first mouthful. So carefully controlled and delivered. Tannins are ample but finely textured and well integrated - this really stands out in the tasting and is a step-up in terms of nuance, complexity and character. Tannins coat the mouth in a powdery chalky minerality while the subtle density and quiet muscular power gives the base and focus. Nothing stands out, you know you're in California which is excellent, but it's not overt or too much. Tastes sophisticated, stylish and overall expensive! A thrilling wine that really shines and is all the more likeable because it's not showing off or shouting too loudly. Liquorice and tar end the wine on a savoury note, suggesting long cellaring and long ageing potential. I love it. A class above. Director Will Harlan, winemaker David Cilli." - Decanter
Wijnsoort	Rode wijn
Land	Verenigde Staten
Regio	Californië
Appellatie	Napa Valley
Jaartal	2018
Alcoholpercentage	14,50
Biologisch gecertificeerd	Nee
Vegan friendly	Nee
Inhoud	75 cl
Verpakt per	3
Verpakking	Kist
Schroefdop	Nee
Brutogewicht fles	1,35