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.