Promontory is easily one of the most impressive winery experiences in Napa. If you appreciate refined wines or are interested in serious investment-level bottles, this is a must visit. Promontory is part of the Harlan family portfolio, founded by Bill Harlan, the same family behind iconic Napa wines like Harlan Estate and Bond Winery. The reputation and quality definitely show in the experience. From the moment you arrive at the gated entrance you are greeted by your personal guide, which makes the visit feel very intimate and thoughtful. Early in the tour we stopped at a beautiful overlook of the Napa hills and toasted with a glass of Dom Pérignon. The architecture of the winery is stunning and the entire space feels incredibly intentional. One of the highlights was tasting wine directly from the barrels in the aging room. Everything was exceptional especially the 2018 and 2021. Overall this was a wonderful and memorable Napa experience. Elegant, educational, and truly special. read more

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If you're looking for a super luxe and private experience with exceptional wines, stunning views, and super knowledgeable hosts, look no further than Promontory. Yes it's pricey but the experience is unlike what you'd get at most wineries. I've been here multiple times and it's always been a great experience. I was a little worried because it was cold and rainy on my last visit but the rain and mist added beauty to the views and the roaring fireplace in the entry was such a nice treat. read more

Promontory - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

Came here for my birthday and was impressed through and through. This is by far the most exquisite, intimate tasting I've ever experienced. We were welcomed here by Ryanne with glasses of Dom in an area overlooking mountains and waterfall. Most breathtaking view! Ryanne was very knowledgeable about the property and the wines. We were given a tour of the lotus ponds, shown the types of barrels that were aging the wines, and then brought to a tasting room that looked like a high end library. We had tastings of Penultimate and Promontory wines and purchased both. This tasting was pricey, however we felt like it certainly was worth the experience! Definitely a must try! read more

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Another top winery in the Napa region. Don't miss this one if you have a taste for the finer things. My personal tour host met me as I pulled in the gated entrance. As we walked through the entrance we stopped at a lookout view of the rolling hills and we toasted to a glass of Dom Pérignon champagne. My guide was very kind and had a good knowledge of the brand. During the walkthrough we stopped at the place where the wine was aging in the barrels and there were two glasses in the middle of the room sitting on a large sculpted boulder. We got to taste the wine straight from the large barrels. Never done that before. It was excellent! Then we went to a separate room for the actual tasting along with some bites of Parmigiano Reggiano. Wonderful tour guide and amazing experience. read more

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Visited Promontory for a 10am experience with David. They offer introductory level wines to the Harlan Estate portfolio showcasing both Promontory & Penultimate varietals. The grounds are beautiful with breathtaking views at every corner. They not only think through their wines but also how they showcase each stage of their process. We were welcomed with a glass of Dom Perignon Champagne before being shown the wine cellar, barrel house, and private tasting room. David hand picked what wines we tasted. We experienced a barrel sample of a 2023 then later tasted a 2012 Penultimate and 2017 Promontory Library Vintage. If you are seeking to experience some of the best wines in the Napa Region, Promontory is one of the best options. read more

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Our visit to Promontory was an absolute joy. The estate is a true gift of nature, defined by three distinct terroirs that make their wines show the Harlan DNA but with its distinct personality. Every detail was well executed, from the expertise of our host to the beautiful presentation of the tasting. Our host seemed to be knowledgeable with all facets of the winery. The hospitality here is truly personal. The 2023 vintage is already showing incredible promise, and I look forward to its release. read more

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My husband arranged for a tasting for us while we were in Napa for my birthday weekend. Our appointment was on a Saturday afternoon at 1 pm and included a tour of the facilities as well as a tasting. The space was absolutely stunning and incredibly sleek. The wine cellar was kind of haunting and mysterious and lovely and we were able to taste a wine straight from the cask which was pretty cool. The whole experience last around 2 hours and was a highlight of the weekend! read more

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Stunning views. Beautiful estate. Great cabs and great food. Loved the most recent event here. read more

Wow. An amazing experience. Ryanna did a great job welcoming me to Promontory. I enjoyed the tour, the wine and the grounds were beautiful. I would definitely go back. It is more costly than most places so would have expected a couple more tastings, but still fantastic all around. read more

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If you get an opportunity to go, don't hesitate. I took a 10 am tasting (good thing is; it is 5 pm somewhere) Service is top notch Our host is the most knowledgeable compared to most high end wineries The experience is amazing read more

Promontory - Barrel tasting of the 2022 - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

This place is class. It's "old money" vibes. Our hostess greeted us as we parked our car. She was great. Having read about other people's experience prior to coming, I kind of knew what to expect. Still, my expectations were not only met but blown away. We did the '21 barrel tasting, and then were taken to a private room where we had the '19 Penultimate, '17 Promontory, and as a special treat, the '16 Promontory. They do not skimp on the pours. There was plenty of wine left, but I was driving and we had lunch reservations in Yountville. My motivation for the visit was to get off the waitlist and jump onto the Founder's List, which was exactly what I did. I also purchased a bottle of the 19' and '18 Promotory, knowing that I could have gotten them cheaper in the secondary market. Oh well. Anyways, I now have guaranteed allocations of both Promontory and Penultimate going forward FTW! read more

Where do I even begin? This place is exceptional. From the ambience and to their service, my expectations were beyond met. It was an amazing experience. If you're looking for a luxurious and unique winery, this is the place you must visit. You will not regret it. Our party will be visiting again soon. Thank you for making our visit extraordinary! read more

Favorite winery of the ones I went to this trip. Jonathan was an excellent leader in the tour. Got to try the 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2022. Absolutely loved their 2018 Promontory, and ended up joining the Founders Club. The winery is very different from the commercialized venues we went to. It felt exclusive, fun, and special. Absolutely stunning and worth a visit. read more

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Promontory winery is part of Harlan Estate, another beautiful example of top quality wine produced in Napa Valley. I always enjoy bringing friends here that enjoy life, nature, exploring to see something entirely different than Typical wineries on the valley floor. There are excellent wineries of course in the valley but maybe just a few exceptional properties that make one say, Wow. Like Opus for example. So Bill Harlan did his research way back when and spent time in France learning about what qualities were necessary to produce Grand Cru first growth wine. He determined his winery should be at altitude on a hillside to produce his best wine. Both Harlan Estate and Promontory and Bond achieve this goal and the results are stellar. Promontory is consistently a top scoring wine and a visit to the winery gives you a chance to explore and taste and buy. If you're a club member the tasting fee is waived. This is not an insignificant thing--understand the bottles of Promontory start about $900 + so tasting will cost you. However if you go and buy you probably get some consideration on the fee. The tasting includes, the tour which is fun and filled with stories about the building of the winery. You'll start with a glass of Dom and head off to the tour of the property properly in a good mood. The wine tasting is just you and your party. This isn't the standard winery where buses are lined up with eager folks looking to get buzzed. Nope just you. In addition to tasting Promontory you'll taste Penultimate. Same grapes as what becomes Promontory but younger-- 15 years or less. We had the 2013 today. 11 years old. Beautiful wine and opened up nicely during the time we spent enjoying the tasting. The newer Years are roughly $400 a bottle -- a little time in the bottle age wise will make these super amazing in years to come. Just a note -- our host, Jessica is about the best there is-- energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable. Say hi when you go. You will not be disappointed. read more

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This is a must to try and get into as they are very exclusive! The property was amazing and the wine is top notch!

We had an amazing time at Dawn Patrol 2023. 7am tasting was a bit daunting but we couldn't pass up for the event. The staff was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and the view was unbeatable. We were in awe of the view. Air was fresh. Seeing the property at sunrise was a real treat. mascot 2017 was lovely and i wonder how the 2019 would be if we aged it. It was a real treat to participate in the event this year. Recommend for anyone for future availability!! read more

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I worked six harvests in Napa , living in the hills above the property, and watched with curiosity as the wall and huge steel gate were erected. Work went on invisibly behind the "curtain" for years, and news leaked that the Harlan empire was expanding to this new winery with its dedicated vineyard. So finally setup a tasting for my wife's birthday here - knowing this was sure to be a special experience. Note appointments are required and there is a significant tasting fee - but justified given the experience- and it is credited against purchases. Our host Ashley is working on her Master Sommelier accreditation, and was a charming and knowledgeable host. You are greeted at the gate and escorted into an expansive entry, poured Dom Perignon - 2010 for us - and treated to spectacular views across the rugged terrain at the foot of the Mayacamas. Take time to appreciate the bas-relief sculpture of the hillside that shows each of the Harlan properties - Bond, Harlan and Promontory. Makes it easy to visualize snd appreciate the vision and process in producing these world class wines. The unique "waterfall" adds an acoustic calm to the birds singing in the background. The property is stunning. We were taken on a full tour of the winery and cellar- harvest was just underway - and tasting of some wines "in progress " from tank. The final stop was a private tasting room (see pics) with views across the ridge line snd tasting of current release and back vintage Promontory wines. After Ashley guided us through the tasting menu, we were left to enjoy the wines, sit inside or out on the patio, and the breadsticks and Vos water. This is a special spot to taste and appreciate terrific wines that most are unlikely to drink regularly. Highly recommended. read more

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Been to a few wineries in the region and have to say it was really impressive. We had a private dinner for a few of our closest friends after a tour and tasting...one word to describe it... Spectacular! read more

Stellar wines. Stunning Property. MUST visit. Entering through an intimidating solid iron gate, one has no idea what to expect on the other side. The answer is simple, HEAVEN. The views here go on for days. The architecture and every corner of this winery begs to be photographed and taken in slowly. The tour begins with a glass of Dom Pérignon, of course it does! It follows with a bit of history and a walk through the barrel rooms (and quick sip off one!), before ending in one of the beautiful serene tasting rooms. Pause, sip, pinch myself, and repeat. That's pretty much how it went. A forever fan. To visit, contact the winery directly with plenty of time to make a reservation. The 90 minute sit-down experience is private and includes a taste directly from the cask (as I mentioned), and a couple of bottles from their library vintages. read more

Spectacular experience, with amazing views, a mystical tour, and great service from your personal tour guide. Promontory is a cult wine, meaning they have superfans, the wine is extremely limited and hard to buy in retail, and there is a mysterious aura about the place and the wine that makes it inexplicably special. The estate itself is like a Japanese-themed Batman lair. Super dark, sleek, but antique in certain areas, and hyper-tech in others. Think about dark wood, gigantic sliding doors, stage lights, concrete floors, deafening silence and long echoes -- you feel like you're in a movie the entire time. The entrance area provides an amazing view of the vineyards owned by the Harlan family, from the Mascot vineyard all the way to some Harlan Estate ones, and then the Promontory microclimate region is tucked in, surrounded by a bunch of mountains. You learn that the soils of promontory are special, because it is the only vineyard to have multiple types of volcanic rock. As for the 2008 Promontory, here are my notes: "This shouldn't be wine, it's not possible. You dip your nose and you realize it's more of a candle than liquid...wow! Strong floral notes (rare), lots of red and black fruits, tobacco, eucalyptus, minerals...you could go on forever. The tannins are ridiculous. Not only does the immense flavor last for minutes (like 30 minutes!), but the tannins linger forever. Your tongue will be changed for the next few hours, with the slightly thick, millions of sticky tannin textures that coat your mouth." And for the 2014 Penultimate: "It's not better than Promontory, but it's still really good. The nose is slightly less, but still that seductive, candle-like thickness on the nose. So many aromas, from your typical red and dark fruits to oak, minerals, some rose notes. The tannins are quite different though, where Penultimate has softer tannins, and doesn't linger as long. I think this is sort of a step into the Promontory world, before you take on the final boss." I came in not knowing what to expect from Promontory, but I am blown away. I am a superfan. read more

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This is the site of one of the most talked-about projects in Napa - an 860-acre property called Promontory. The cult status of the wine from the most powerful family in Napa, along with Harlan, Bond. The sense of place at Promontory overlooking Bond and Harlan is magical. We have been at Promontory a handful of times and each time you cannot help but felt that I don't deserve to have the out of this world experience. All the hosts / wine educators / ambassadors are polished and knowledgeable. The Promontory wine is unique because of the not in your face (using the huge non French oak barrels) that is so elegant. Current release price is $650+ but it is definitely a special treat. Plan months ahead for your visits, and you won't be disappointed read more

One of the most beautiful wineries I have been too! If you are able to do a tasting and visit , DO IT!!!! The wine is prestige , best of the best! Views are picturesque and serene ! Once you visit these nice wineries it's hard to compare to any others . read more

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This was our favorite tasting & tour in Napa. We visited back in September and have recommended Promontory to everyone who has planned a Napa trip for 2023. The tour started with a glass of champagne and a walk of the wineries amazing grounds. The architecture here is spectacular and it is an amazing view. We ended up purchasing a few bottles to have shipped back home to New Jersey. The process was easy & efficient and we received our purchases back home in a timely manner. We will definitely be returning for another tour & tasting the next time we are in Napa. Definitely worth the money. read more

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Highly recommend the tasting experience. Stunning view, wine making facilities, and cellars. In terms of tasting, they are pretty generous with the pour considering their wine price, but not much variety. In terms of quality, this is one of the best red wines I've ever tasted. It's def my favorite in Harlan's portfolio, and can go toe-to-toe with bdx first growths. Is it worth the price? read more

Talk about an exclusive wine tasting experience. I missed an opportunity to come with a friend last year, so we were excited to get a reservation this time. The property is very discrete, hidden behind a gate. Once you enter, it feels like a whole different world. We saw one other party there on their way out, and then we had the entire place to ourselves. They started us with a bottle of 2010 Dom, and we had sweeping views of the Harlan vineyards and Napa valley. We reviewed some geography and topography before heading over to the fermentation area. We just happened to come during harvest and were able to see all of the action. You then proceed down to a private cask tasting area before finally heading to the private tasting room with the most grand open view of the valley. We had a 2008 Promontory and the 2014 Penultimate, which is their newer project. I preferred the Promontory, but I'm glad we got to try the Penultimate. I appreciate the Voss and parmigiano + bread sticks for in between sips. Ashley took care of us and was by far the most knowledgeable host I've ever had. She's a sommelier by training and is incredibly knowledgeable and yet so approachable. She truly made the experience for us. For what you get, the tasting price is actually a very good value, especially since so many other Napa places charge $100-200 these days for much less exclusive and unique experiences. Fortunately, our friends are members at Harlan; otherwise, getting a reservation is not easy! read more

The experience at Promontory is truly world class and very exclusive. You will probably drive pass it as they don't have any sign at their grand gate. The devil is in the details. Promontory Winery is newly opened last year. If you ever tasted Harlan Red (RP 100), this is the only place that you can tour the similar kind of wine estate as Harlan don't open to the public. The tour requires reservation ahead of time and it will be private tour for the whole time with no one else. It is truly top notch so you won't find anything close to this type of experience. The wine tour includes the tour of the estates with a welcome champagne looking at the Harlan Estate. An introduction about Promontory at the model room and a tasting tour of wine directly from barrel and sit down tasting at a private cigar room. read more

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Breathtaking view and loving all the details of this property. Great venue to have dinner and events. Very accommodating with your needs. Special thank you to Anne. Make sure you make an appointment ahead - Cheers! read more

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Wow. What else can I say. Every aspect is a wow factor. From staff, views, venue, food and of course the wine.

Phenomenal wines! Gorgeous estate! As an allocation member, I was excited to finally be able to visit PROMONTORY. I was not disappointed. The estate is breath taking. Ask for Francois! He is amazing!! read more

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What a place! This is next level! Epic, beautiful, delicious. You book a private tour and it is so worth it and even bought a few bottles. Christy was our fearless leader and she clearly loves what she does and was the best docent as she had so much information for us. The grounds and architecture supply the most beautiful backdrop to a lovely day with friends. I will be back. read more

Simply the best. Holy macaroni. Beautiful, sexy, modern, clean, and completely enjoyable. This is a gorgeous, Napa sanctuary, with no parallel to be found in this county. I cannot say enough good things about the grounds, the winery, the service, the tasting experience, and the wines themselves. Come to this temple of wine and be cleansed of your sins. Well, at least you'll drink amazing wines! read more

The attention to detail here is incredible. Elegant yet understated and nothing has been left to chance. We were met by Mollie right as we drove up. We walked in to the reception area which has a beautiful view of the Harlan properties and offered a glass of Dom Perignon. The tour took us to to several areas. The space with the tanks is amazing. Three types of tanks, beautiful architecture. We then went to the cask room. Talk about striking. I would love to have one at home. Here we were offered a barrel sample of the 2016 I believe. Very young wine for this winery but fun to try. Throughout the entire tour Mollie was very knowledgeable and open to questions. She's a great ambassador for the winery. Additional wonderful rooms and views. So nicely done. The tasting area had a window that fully opened and had such a peaceful and extensive view. We had two wines....the 2008 and a 2012. Great wines to match the winery. Really very nice.....very pricey but very nice. Very smooth yet not wimpy. We had a nice conversation with Mollie while we tasted. This is unlike any other tasting we've done. Definitely high end yet so informative. We were fortunate the Christy invited us to visit (thank you Christy) to experience this wonderful place. read more

this winery is truly exceptional. from the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon to the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, were all incredible. and unlike Harlan Estate and Bond, which sell wine only through their allocated mailing list, Promontory actually have wine for sale at the winery. (it's all owned by the same man, Bill Harlan). $750 a bottle for the Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 and $650 a bottle for the Cabernet Sauvignon 2012. however what I'm looking forward the most is the release of the Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (to be released in 2020). this one to be laid down to mature, it will develop into something really quite special. Promontory's tasting appointments, in limited supply, cost $200 per person and it also goes toward the cost of the wine if you purchased some. Promontory - whose two seismic fault lines give it three distinct soil series, including a highly heterogeneous metamorphic pocket - is jagged, steep and rocky. and the wines reflect this landscape. Unique and Charismatic. read more

Absolutely the best winery in napa! We love this place. The wines are amazing, the staff are phenomenal and everything is great.

Another perfect beautiful vision by Harlan. This wine is so amazing and the property is equally special. Can't say enough, you have to experience. read more

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All I can say is beautiful The views are absolutely breath taking of the valley ! The wine is even better ! Beautiful experience. These pictures don't do it justice ! Had a great time! read more

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This place is super high end and if you think about the price of any bottle it's NOT for you. That said, this place is AMAZING. So nice overlooking the whole Napa Valley. Met with a Don Paragon 2006 bottle with a HUGE pour while you walk around. You get to tour of the whole place, which is so so nice and Molly know like everything about wine. Also being from Overland Park (aka Kansas City) she is totally down to earth. Amazing wine and great service. If price is no issue go, go, go. If price is an issue go to Turnbull or Chase (90% as good of wine but 10% of the experience as here). read more

Absolutely stunning facility, amazing views and the wine is great. We had the most amazing hostess Christy who toured us through the facility. Definitely worth the price of admission. For our group we started with 2009 Dom, did a cask tasting in the cellar of the 2016 I believe and finally sat down and did a side by side of the 2008 and 2012. All around great experience and we hope to be back next time we visit napa! read more

Traveling from Chicago and it exceeded all of our expectations! We had the most wonderful host, Cassandra, that made sure we had the absolute best time. The architecture is out of this world and I would recommend the wine tasting to absolutely everyone! Well worth the price!!! Thank you Cassandra! read more

There's a good reason so many reviews refer to this as a unique experience. Mr. Harlan does nothing by halves, and the imposing slabs of concrete used in the architecture, the softly reverential lighting, and the utterly immaculate level of cleanliness all combine to make you feel more like you're in a temple than a winery. But there was nothing stilted or off putting about any aspect of our visit. Hailey couldn't have been more welcoming and knowledgeable, and all the wines she presented were truly superb. If you want to experience the finest that Napa has to offer, go to Promontory. read more