Promontory 2012 1.5L

Promontory 2012 is a wine that exudes elegance and promise. With a rich garnet color and a youthful brilliance, it commands attention in the glass. The nose is a subtle yet intricate journey, revealing its complexity with time. Notes of wet stone, cassis, and hints of resin intertwine, transporting one to the very essence of the terroir. It evokes a sense of the native landscape, with the mingling scents of moist fog and the vision of sunlight without heat. On the palate, this vintage makes a bold statement. The acidity is pronounced upon entry, perfectly balanced by the wine's muscular fruit density. The tannins, while chiseled and defined, possess a softness and suppleness that lend themselves to a long and persistent finish. While the 2012 vintage displays its precocious virtues, it also hints at the rewards that patience and further aging will unveil. This wine is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of Promontory, offering a glimpse into its immense potential.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"The 2012 Promontory, which is the softest vintage to date, was slightly better this year than last year, as it had rounded out. It does not have the depth of the 2013, but it is a great wine on its own merits. Notes of new saddle leather, loamy soil, and crushed rock intermingle with blackcurrants, plum, tobacco leaf and spice in a full-bodied, wonderfully pure and large-scaled style with ripe, well-integrated tannin. It is accessible enough to enjoy, and in spite of its massiveness, it is certainly capable of evolving beautifully for 30 or more years."

Antonio Galloni - 96 Points

"The 2012 Promontory comes across as dense, powerful and super-concentrated, something I did not think was possible on this rugged hillside site. Black cherry, mocha, plum, spice and new leather open up gradually, but the 2012 is years away from offering its finest drinking. Today, the 2012 is a bit monolithic, but these wines have consistently shown that what they need most is time."