Ratings & Tasting Notes:

99 points James Suckling

This is so open and perfumed with blackcurrants, stone and conifer. Full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins that spread across the palate in a layered way. Wonderfully polished and powdered. Rather ethereal.

98 points Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from more sandy soils, the 2019 Quella is another elegant, pure, focused wine from this team. Red plums, mulberries, iron, spice, and tobacco all flow to a medium to full-bodied, seamless beauty that has plenty of tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It’s perfumed and complex, yet the palate needs 4-5 years of bottle age to soften up.

97 points Decanter

The Quella property is on well-draining sandy soils, dotted by rounded river cobble and volcanic ash just off Taplin Road, one ridgeline southeast of Melbury. Very beautiful dark fruit and savoury tobacco notes fly out of the glass, touched by cedar spices. Elegant boysenberry, plum and subtle spearmint notes offer freshness and lift, opening to darker toned fruits and brown spices. Fierce tannins are sharpened by firm acidity and the long finish reveals red and black currants. (JC)

Cult Wines International Notes:

Bond Vineyards, an extension of William Harlan’s vision, is dedicated to showcasing the nuanced terroir of Napa Valley through single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Each of their distinct vineyard sites yields a wine with a unique personality, reflecting its specific microclimate and soil composition.

Focus on Terroir: Bond’s core philosophy is to express the distinct character of individual vineyards.

• Quella: Located on the eastern slopes of the Vaca Mountains, Quella is known for its volcanic soils and produces wines with intense minerality and structure.
• St. Eden: Situated in Oakville, St. Eden’s gravelly soils and warm climate result in wines with rich, opulent fruit and supple tannins.
• Pluribus: High on Spring Mountain’s rugged terrain, Pluribus yields wines with powerful tannins, concentrated dark fruit, and a wild, mountain character.
• Vecina: Located in Oakville, Vecina’s iron-rich soils produce wines with a distinctive savory quality, refined tannins, and complex aromatics.
• Melbury: Also located in Oakville, Melbury offers wines with a balance of elegance and power, showcasing vibrant fruit and a silky texture.

Each Bond vineyard is meticulously managed to maximize its potential, resulting in a collection of Cabernet Sauvignons that demonstrate the remarkable diversity of Napa Valley terroir. These wines are highly sought after by collectors for their complexity, age-worthiness, and distinct vineyard personalities.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Stored on it’s side in a climate controlled cellar since purchase.

Condition:

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

Outstanding condition.