Promontory Napa Valley 2014 is a flagship red wine from Promontory, a top-tier winery in Napa Valley, California, crafted by the legendary Harlan family, founders of Harlan Estate. This wine has received high international acclaim and was awarded a perfect 100-point score by the authoritative wine critic Vinous.
Wine Profile
- Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
- Grape Variety: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol Content (ABV): 14.5%
- Body: Full-bodied, combining power and remarkable finesse.
- Drinking Window: 2022–2038–2046. Currently drinking window, but still very young and possessing exceptional aging potential.
Tasting Notes & Aromas
- Palate: Full-bodied, tense, and succulent, balancing immense density and power with vibrant, crunchy fruit and fine-grained tannins.
- Nose: Crushed blackcurrants, black raspberries, wild blueberries, cedar, dark berry, sandalwood, unsmoked cigars, and dried lavender.
- Critical Acclaim: Praised by critics for its exceptional balance, precision, and seamless integration of power and translucency.
Professional wine review highlights
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni) — 100 points: Praised for its perfect performance after aging. Rich aromas of dark cherry, plum, leather, and lavender, showcasing high density and power while maintaining precision, purity, and excellent balance. This vintage also marked a turning point for the winery, with 70% aging in large oak barrels (Cask) and 30% in French small oak barrels.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate — 99 points: Described as having intense aromas, bursting forth with captivating notes of blackcurrant, wild blueberry, rose tea, sandalwood, and cigar. The tannins are silky fine, and the palate is fresh and vibrant.
