Bond St. Eden 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
St. Eden
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (St. Eden vineyard, Oakville/Vaca Mountains)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Vinous 97; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 96–98; Wine Spectator 96; Falstaff 98

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and wild blueberry with dark chocolate, spice, cedar and mineral undertones. Full-bodied, vibrant acidity, fine-grained ripe tannins and a long, layered finish with tobacco and earthy nuances.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef Wellington, aged Comté or Gouda. Asian: Korean galbi (BBQ short ribs), bulgogi, Cantonese roast duck, char siu (roast pork).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit from a rocky, volcanic site; small-lot fermentation and aging ~28 months in ~40–60% new French oak; blended and bottled to preserve structure.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bond (Bill Harlan/Harlan Estate team) from an 11-acre iron-rich, north-facing knoll near Oakville Crossroad; part of Bond’s Napa ‘Grand Crus’ program since 2001.