Bond Pluribus 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Pluribus
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley — Spring Mountain District.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (predominant; Bordeaux-style blend)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 100; James Suckling 99; Vinous 97+/97; Decanter 96; Falstaff 98

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant and black cherry, graphite, espresso, dark chocolate, licorice, cedar and violet notes. Powerful, chewy tannins with manifest minerality and an exceptionally long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), miso‑glazed black cod, Peking duck, braised beef noodle soup.

Production Method
Small‑lot fermentations, extended maceration; aged in new French oak (2013 initially 100% new oak), gentle extraction to preserve aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bond Estates (Bill Harlan/Bob Levy project), single‑vineyard Pluribus on Spring Mountain (volcanic soils); project launched late 1990s, Pluribus debuted 2003.