Bond Vecina 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bond
Label Name:
 
Vecina
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Vecina, Oakville)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99 pts (2023). Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 95 pts. The Wine Independent / Lisa Perrotti‑Brown ~97 pts. Multiple high scores from major critics and retailers

Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of cassis, blackberry, wild sage, graphite and truffle. Full-bodied, tightly wound palate with concentrated black fruit, savory spice, refined grainy tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), beef bulgogi, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Peking duck with hoisin, miso-marinated dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from an 11-acre terraced site; small-lot fermentation with extended maceration and aging in French oak barrels (Bond typically uses new French oak).

Vineyard Info
Vecina is an 11-acre, east-facing terraced site in Oakville’s western foothills (Vine Hill Ranch) with volcanic/iron-rich soils; part of Bond’s five single-vineyard “grand crus” portfolio since 1999.