Bond Vecina Cabernet, 2016

2016 BOND Vecina | Oakville, Napa Valley
*A Perfect 100-Point Masterpiece from Bill Harlan's Grand Cru Project*

Critical Acclaim
- Robert Parker: 100 points - "Built like a brick house... easily a 50-year wine"
- Jeb Dunnuck: 99 points - "Incredible, insanely good Cabernet"
- James Suckling: 99 points - "Seamless... goes on for minutes"
- Vinous: 97 points - "Most tannic and brooding of the wines"

Vineyard
- Location: Western foothills of Oakville
- Site: Selected parcels within Vine Hill Ranch
- Proximity: Southeast of winery on Oakville Grade
- Terroir: Premier western exposure

Tasting Profile
Aromatics
- Black cherries and kirsch
- Wild blueberries
- Blackcurrant pastilles
- Bouquet garni
- Pencil lead
- Tilled earth and underbrush

Palate
- Full-bodied and taut
- Expressive black and blue fruits
- Earthy sparks throughout
- Fine-grained, firm texture
- Bright and energetic
- Incredibly nuanced

Structure
- Powerful and structured
- Dense, broad-shouldered
- Compelling tannin framework
- Exceptional length
- Seamless integration

Cellaring
- Optimal start: 2023-2025
- Peak drinking: 2026-2066+
- Recommended aging: Minimum 5-7 years

Extremely limited availability of this perfect-scoring wine from BOND's collection of Napa Valley "Grand Crus".

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