| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Bond |
| Label Name: | St. Eden |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (St. Eden vineyard, Oakville/Vaca Mountains) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot) |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Vinous 97; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 96–98; Wine Spectator 96; Falstaff 98
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and wild blueberry with dark chocolate, spice, cedar and mineral undertones. Full-bodied, vibrant acidity, fine-grained ripe tannins and a long, layered finish with tobacco and earthy nuances.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef Wellington, aged Comté or Gouda. Asian: Korean galbi (BBQ short ribs), bulgogi, Cantonese roast duck, char siu (roast pork).
Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit from a rocky, volcanic site; small-lot fermentation and aging ~28 months in ~40–60% new French oak; blended and bottled to preserve structure.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Bond (Bill Harlan/Harlan Estate team) from an 11-acre iron-rich, north-facing knoll near Oakville Crossroad; part of Bond’s Napa ‘Grand Crus’ program since 2001.
Bond St. Eden 2018
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