Preserve evidence when local tag inspection fails

docs/release.md

@@ -159,6 +159,9 @@ with `git tag -d vX.Y.Z` before correcting the candidate or retrying. Do not
 move, overwrite, or delete a tag that exists remotely. If a different object
 uses the version, choose a new version after resolving the conflict.
 
+If local tag inspection fails after creation, the reported ref may remain even
+when no tag object ID was obtained. Inspect that ref before recovery.
+
 If validation or a guard fails before this invocation pushes, correct and
 commit the candidate, publish `main`, and run the command again. A retained
 local tag still requires the authoritative-state check above before removal;