2013 Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red [WA97][JS97][V97][D94]

Producer: Bond 
Region: Napa Valley, California 
Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend 
Year: 2013 

Wine Advocate, 97 Points 

"The brilliant 2013 Melbury ratchets up the level of extract, with an opaque purple color, dense blueberry liqueur-like notes along with white flowers, licorice, and camphor followed by a full-bodied, incredibly seamless, concentrated, multidimensional wine." 

James Suckling, 97 Points 

"So much subtle black currant character with hints of roses and lilacs. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and fabulous length. It goes on for minutes."  

Vinous, 97 Points 

"Power, depth and tannic clout - all signatures of this great Napa Valley vintage - come through in the 2013 Melbury. Bright acids and beams of tannin give the flavors striking vibrancy. Black cherry, plum, mocha, pine, sage and crushed rocks are some of the notes that flesh out in the glass, but above all else, the 2013 is a wine of structure and myriad shades of dimension. It is also, in my view, the most complete Melbury." 

Decanter, 94 Points 

"A bouquet of red plum, griotte cherry and cedar introduce a vibrant wine framed by crisp tannins and bright acids. From a site to the east of Rutherford characterised by clayey soils, the Melbury is a more ample wine than the Quella not far away, but retains nice cut and definition."  

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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