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Wine Description
The Story
Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines of BOND vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley's finest terroirs. From the more than eighty vineyards we have worked with over the past quarter century, we have slowly and vigilantly selected five sites. BOND became our covenant and shared commitment to produce only the best expression of the land.
By way of this valuable experience, we had the opportunity to identify...
Wine Information
The nose carries the characteristic dark fruit and crème de cassis, and a very light hint of sage. The tell-tale yin and yang is in full display: Hedonic richness woven with cool minerality. The tannins serve as a guiding force, but are ever so fine as they persist on the finish.
Vintage 2014
Good canopy vigor allowed the grapes to ripen in mottled sunlight. In late August the fruit displayed great depth of character. By the first week of September the first grapes were ready to be picked. The rockiest part of the vineyard was collected first and then harvest proceeded down the crest of this north facing knoll.