Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Bond |
Label Name: | Vecina |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Oakville, Napa Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
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 99; Decanter 99; Vinous 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96–96+; commonly recommended to cellarmate 4–8 years and drink through 2028–2050
Tasting Note
Ink-dark blackberries and cassis with graphite, bay leaf, wild sage and menthol. Concentrated core, ultra-fine yet brisk tannins, bright spine of acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso-glazed dishes, rich Cantonese roasted meats.
Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, small-lot fermentations and extended maceration; aged approximately 18–20 months in French oak barrels (significant proportion new), lightly filtered before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Single-vineyard Vecina (Vine Hill Ranch) — east-facing, terraced volcanic soils in Oakville. Bond (founded by H. William Harlan) produces single-vineyard Napa Cabernet expressions from rigorously farmed sites.