Bond St. Eden 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
St. Eden
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Oakville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98; James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Decanter 98; Wine Spectator 95; Vinous ~96

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of cassis, black cherry and boysenberry with violet, graphite, dark chocolate, roasted herbs and subtle cedar. Full-bodied with fine‑grained dusty tannins, bright acidity and mineral-volcanic notes, finishing long, savory and cocoa-tinged.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar and hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Wagyu yakiniku or steak, Cantonese roast duck, Sichuan-style beef, char siu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small‑lot fermentations with malolactic conversion; matured in French oak (estimated 18–28 months, ~40–60% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
BOND (Bill Harlan project) produces single‑vineyard Cabernet-based wines. St. Eden is an 11‑acre north-facing rocky knoll north of the Oakville Crossroad with iron-rich fractured volcanic soils.