2012 Bond ‘Melbury’ Napa Valley [375mL, JS-99pts]

$359.99

2 in stock

Tasting Notes:

99 points James Suckling

Aromas of terracotta, clay and plum. Kiln too. Full-bodied with super freshness and balance that then shows an incredible finish with an electrical aftertaste. Vibrant. Tingling. Wow. Makes you want to drink it! This is from a very clay-soiled hillside vineyard. (JS)  (11/2015)

95 points Wine Advocate

From a 7-acre hillside vineyard overlooking Lake Hennessey, the 2012 Melbury, like its siblings, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new oak for a minimum of 24 to 28 months, then bottled unfiltered. The wine displays beautiful blackberry fruit, some charcoal, loamy soil undertones, forest notes, lots of spice, a full-bodied, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and a super finish of 45+ seconds. Even in a vintage like 2012, this wine ideally needs 3-5 years of bottle age and should keep for 30+ years. (RP)  (10/2015)

95 points Vinous

The 2012 Melbury is in a perfect spot today. Radiant and succulent to the core, the 2012 captures the essence of the vintage in its racy, succulent personality. The 2012 is not a huge wine, but it is quite open and accessible. (AG)  (11/2017)

Bottle Size:

375 mL

This bottle size is incredibly rare for this wine.

Storage History:

Stored on its side in a climate controlled cellar since purchase.

Condition:

Perfect.
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.

Outstanding condition.