Bond Pluribus 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Pluribus
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Spring Mountain)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) ~97; Decanter 96; Jeb Dunnuck 94; The Wine Independent 97

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of blackcurrant, blackberry and boysenberry with graphite, crushed stone, cedar and violet notes. Full-bodied, muscular tannins, bright mountain acidity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted venison or game, braised short ribs, aged cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Peking duck, miso‑glazed dishes, char siu, umami‑rich braised beef.

Production Method
Single‑vineyard Cabernet fermented in small lots, extended maceration and aged in French oak barrels (high % new) for roughly 18–22 months to build structure and complexity.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bond (founded by Bill Harlan; winemaking team includes Bob Levy/Cory Empting). Pluribus comes from a high‑elevation Spring Mountain vineyard on volcanic/Aiken loam soils, surrounded by conifers.