Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Vecina 2014/2015/2016 Vertical 3-Pack
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Vecina Vineyard, Oakville (Napa Valley), California
Volume:
 
3x 750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Method:
 
Single-vineyard, hand-harvested Cabernet; small-lot fermentation, matured roughly 22–28 months in new French oak barrels and typically bottled unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black and blue fruits (blackberry, cassis, black cherry) with graphite, forest-floor, espresso and baking-spice notes; full-bodied, firm ripe tannins, layered texture and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Grilled ribeye or hanger steak; roasted or herb-crusted lamb; mushroom risotto or beef bourguignon; aged cheddar or blue cheese; Korean BBQ (galbi, bulgogi), char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, or Peking duck.
Vineyard Info:
 
Bond Estates (founded by Bill Harlan) makes Vecina from an 11-acre, east-facing Oakville hillside site; released since 1999 and known for power, savory minerality and long aging potential.
Awards/Ratings:
 
2014: Wine Advocate 98, Jeb Dunnuck 97. 2015: Jeb Dunnuck 100, Wine Advocate 98+, James Suckling 98. 2016: Wine Advocate 100 (and multiple 98–100 scores)