Bond Quella 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Quella
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Quella vineyard, eastern Oakville hills)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (predominant; Bordeaux varieties possible)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major reviews — James Suckling 99, Jeb Dunnuck 98, Decanter 97, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~96–97, Wine Advocate 95, Wine Spectator 95–96

Tasting Note
Blue/black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry), violet and graphite, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate; very concentrated, perfumed, with firm grainy tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged cheddar or Comté. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu or Cantonese roast duck, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-lot fermentation, aged in French oak barrels (new/used mix) with extended élevage before release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by BOND (Bill Harlan/Bob Levy project); Quella planted 1998/99 on cobble and volcanic tufa in eastern Napa; small-production single-vineyard expression.