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2018

Promontory Penultimate

Tasted 2 May 2025 California · Napa Valley

My notes read, "Muted and COOLER in profile; linear but still approachable. A serious side with an affable one too. Blacker style; currant and black cherry." Missing the extra layer of the flagship Promontory, but a…

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