2018 Bond, Pluribus, Napa Valley 3x75cl

Bond

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 99

Drink To: 2028-2043

Bond is a range of Napa Valley, Californian, red wines from the Cabenet Sauvignon grape variety. Bond Estates produce five "Grand Cru" Cabernet Sauvignon wines from fruit sourced from sites Harlan and Levy. These are small plots of 2.8 – 4.5 hectares on the valley slopes or further into the hills, spread along the Napa Valley from Yountville to St Helena. Annual production of each of these wines is usually limited to 450 to 600 cases.
£1,400.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

99
Antonio Galloni

The 2018 Pluribus captures all of the savory, mineral intensity of this site on Spring Mountain. Searing tannins, once such a challenge here, are much more finessed than in the past. Crushed rocks, mint, blood orange, gravel, exotic spice and rose petal lend tremendous complexity as the Pluribus shows off its considerable allure. This taut, mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has so much to offer. Today, it is wonderfully complete and thrilling. Even so, the best is yet to come.

99
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

From a vineyard located on Spring Mountain, the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet-purple. Youthfully reticent, it needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal gorgeous notions of wild blueberries, ripe black plums and warm cassis plus hints of tilled earth, truffles, menthol and tobacco leaf. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with tightly wound black and blue fruit layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and great tension, finishing very long with loads of earthy/savory sparks.

17
JancisRobinson.com

Pluribus refers to the Latin word for many and was chosen to signify the various facets involved in creating a fine wine. Pluribus expresses the character of a 7-acre site located on the dramatic slopes of Spring Mountain, on the Western side of North Napa Valley. The soil is comprised of red, iron-rich volcanic bedrock (very similar soil to St Eden despite different location). A breathtaking mountainous site with steep exposures to the north, east and south-east. The vineyard is surrounded by a conifer forest and the vines are protected by afternoon shade. Pluribus is highest of the five Bond sites, at an elevation around 1,000 feet. Fuller, slightly more oxidative style. Deep purple hue. Massive concentration and chunky dark fruits, rounded oak, powerfully structured, a blockbuster style. Great purity of fruit. Intriguing leady aftertaste. But still retains some elegance and freshness on the finish. Very classy, beautifully made. (AWH)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

USA

REGION

California

SUB REGION

Napa Valley

VINTAGE

2018

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

3x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

99

DRINK TO

2028-2043

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