Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Bond |
Label Name: | Vecina |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (Vecina, Oakville) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99 pts (2023). Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95 pts. The Wine Independent / Lisa Perrotti‑Brown ~97 pts. Multiple high scores from major critics and retailers
Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of cassis, blackberry, wild sage, graphite and truffle. Full-bodied, tightly wound palate with concentrated black fruit, savory spice, refined grainy tannins and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), beef bulgogi, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Peking duck with hoisin, miso-marinated dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from an 11-acre terraced site; small-lot fermentation with extended maceration and aging in French oak barrels (Bond typically uses new French oak).
Vineyard Info
Vecina is an 11-acre, east-facing terraced site in Oakville’s western foothills (Vine Hill Ranch) with volcanic/iron-rich soils; part of Bond’s five single-vineyard “grand crus” portfolio since 1999.