Bond Quella 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Quella
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Vinous 97; Wine Advocate 96+; Wine Spectator 96

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry with plum and cassis, savory sage, graphite, cedar and licorice; firm, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast or braised short ribs, herb-crusted lamb, aged cheddar or comté; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, braised beef noodle soup, Peking duck with hoisin.

Production Method
Small-lot, single-vineyard Cabernet harvested from steep, cobbly sites; fermented in small lots and matured in French oak barrels (portion new) for extended barrel ageing (estimate ~18–22 months).

Vineyard Info
BOND (Bill Harlan project) produces five single‑vineyard Napa Cabernet bottlings; Quella is a steep, southwest-facing site on an ancient riverbed (cobbles and tuff). Director of winegrowing Bob Levy; winemaking led by Cory Empting.