St. Eden Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

First vintage of my favorite BOND.

I'm here at Bond and these wines need time and get better better and better with time .

1 hour decant (decent fine/cloudy sediment). A splended dark magenta color with just a touch of bricking...still looks young at 21 years!. On the nose: dark cherry, French vanilla, eucalyptus, anise, little smoked brisket. Taste: smooth, rich, mouthcoating wine with dark chocolate covered cherries, earth, vanilla mocha, graphite, and a peppery tar finish. YUM! 1st vintage for the St. Eden.

1 hour decant (moderate chunky sediment). A stunning burnt crimson color with just a little bricking...looking young for 19 years! On the nose: jumping from the glass - smoke, currants, creme brulee, dark cherries, eucalyptus, crushed stones. Taste: BAM! A silky, rich wine with dark cherries, vanilla mocha, minerals, earth. Some very subtle tannins lead to a spicy pencil lead long finish! Drinking well...will go another 10 years....got one more bottle...YES!!

Wow. A star on a night of big wines.

Incredibly powerful cab from the Harlan family. Great to pair with steak.

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