2011 Bond St. Eden Napa Valley Red [WA95][JS93][V93][WS91]

Producer: Bond 
Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California 
Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend  
Year: 2011 

Wine Advocate, 95 Points 

"The 2011 Proprietary Red Blend St. Eden is even better than it was last year from the barrel. This is always a great sign and reflects not only excellent winemaking, but meticulous élevage and bottling techniques. One of the superstars of this much maligned vintage, this beauty offers up notes of forest floor, Christmas fruitcake, cedar, blackcurrants and sweet cherries." 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

"This is chewy, with a tar and berry character, including raspberries. Full body, tangy acidity, burnt orange and juicy fruit." 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2011 St. Eden shows plenty of the size and volume that comes so naturally here. Dark and enveloping in feel, the St. Eden has so much to offer. Dried herbs, leather, tobacco, chocolate and dark-fleshed fruit abound. In its early days, St. Eden was made in a more overt style, even in 2011. Today the approach favors more freshness and overall energy." 

Wine Spectator, 91 Points 

"Firm, dense and concentrated, with a tight core of chewy blackberry, gravel, graphite, black licorice and cedar, ending with gripping tannins and a pretty floral scent." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

*Discounts do not apply to items like this one in the Fine & Rare category. Price and availability in store may vary.