Bond Pluribus 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Pluribus
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Spring Mountain / Spring Mountain District)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 100; James Suckling 99; Decanter 98; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97; Wine Spectator ~94–95

Tasting Note
Dense, dark-fruited with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, roasted coffee and forest-floor notes. Full-bodied, firm fine-grained tannins, bright mountain acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted or braised game (venison), braised short ribs, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, Sichuan beef, miso‑glazed or soy‑braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested from a single vineyard; small‑lot fermentations; matured ~18–20 months in French oak (majority new); blended and bottled with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Bond Estates (Bill Harlan) single‑vineyard bottling from a 7‑acre Pluribus site on Spring Mountain (planted 1998), noted for volcanic/decomposed soils and high elevation.