Bond Pluribus 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Pluribus
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 98 (Feb 2024); James Suckling 98 (Jan 2024); Vinous 98 (Dec 2024); Jeb Dunnuck 96+/96 (2025). Critics note long cellaring potential (best after 2030)

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackberries, kirsch and cassis with graphite, cedar, pine-needle and herbal notes (rosemary, sage, lavender). Mineral, savory backbone, polished yet assertive tannins and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean barbecue (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan beef, miso-glazed grilled vegetables.

Production Method
Hand-harvested mountain fruit, small-lot fermentations (native/selected yeasts), extended maceration; aged in French oak (majority used barrels) for ~20–28 months and bottle-aged prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Bond (founded by Bill Harlan, 1996) produces single-vineyard 'Grand Crus'. Pluribus is a 7-acre Spring Mountain site (1,137–1,327 ft) on decomposed volcanic soils, dry-farmed in many vintages.