Bond
Matriarch Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
9 years post vintage and I would say that this one is really rocking. I have had some of these a little older and I really think there's nothing like having these at 5-10 years of age. Black cherry, mint, cola, herb on the front. Kind of gets a little hint of mature tobacco in the middle but very fruit-centric. Finishes tannic. This wine still has a way to go, but I think this is right where it is for my personal tastes. One of the first tasted, but definitely in running for WOTN. And after thinking about it, I still think this one was for me... but oh man what a spread!
9 years post vintage and I would say that this one is really rocking. I have had some of these a little older and I really think there's nothing like having these at 5-10 years of age. Black cherry, mint, cola, herb on the front. Kind of gets a little hint of mature tobacco in the middle but very fruit-centric. Finishes tannic. This wine still has a way to go, but I think this is right where it is for my personal tastes. One of the first tasted, but definitely in running for WOTN. And after thinking about it, I still think this one was for me... but oh man what a spread!
Oct 27th, 2018
Thus was a 2007. Excellent tannins and structure on the first night, but the second half of the bottle on the second day was vastly better
Thus was a 2007. Excellent tannins and structure on the first night, but the second half of the bottle on the second day was vastly better
Jan 31st, 2016
Delious 2009 got better as it opened
Delious 2009 got better as it opened
Jan 30th, 2016
Simply beautiful. A treat after a rough week!
Simply beautiful. A treat after a rough week!
Oct 2nd, 2015
This is a beautiful wine. Big, ripe and delicious on the finish. The fact that I'm watching my Blue Devils in the Final Four takes everything to the next level!
This is a beautiful wine. Big, ripe and delicious on the finish. The fact that I'm watching my Blue Devils in the Final Four takes everything to the next level!
Apr 4th, 2015This is a big boy. Nose is a little muted but needs some time to open up. Color deep red. Sweet red fruits (plum) give way to complex notes of tobacco and road tar. Finish goes on and on. Tannins are firm (this is obviously still young) but no doubt this has the stuffing to age well. Lives up to the hype.
This is a big boy. Nose is a little muted but needs some time to open up. Color deep red. Sweet red fruits (plum) give way to complex notes of tobacco and road tar. Finish goes on and on. Tannins are firm (this is obviously still young) but no doubt this has the stuffing to age well. Lives up to the hype.
Nov 27th, 2014
Christmas Eve dinner we shared this. This blend of the five BOND wines is just incredible.
Christmas Eve dinner we shared this. This blend of the five BOND wines is just incredible.
Dec 27th, 2013
