| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Bond |
| Label Name: | Vecina |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (Vecina Vineyard, Oakville foothills) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.8% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 99; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97–99; Wine Spectator 96. Recommended drinking window often cited as ~2025–2050
Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with cedar, graphite, tobacco and wild herb notes; muscular yet finely textured, with firm grainy tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted ribeye, grilled lamb chops, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar/Comté; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Chinese braised beef, miso-glazed black cod, Japanese wagyu/teriyaki.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentations and macerations; matured in French oak barrels (site-specific élevage) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Vecina is an 11-acre east-facing, terraced vineyard in Oakville’s western foothills; part of BOND’s single-vineyard lineup created by Bill Harlan to showcase site expression.