Bond
Vecina Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Good golly. My palate is shot.
But I know great when I taste it.
Good golly. My palate is shot.
But I know great when I taste it.
Dark ruby-red. Aromas of cassis, black cherry, blackberry, mocha and licorice. Concentrated, dense and fully ripe, conveying a much more pliant texture today than the 2002. But this is also sappy, fine-grained and nicely delineated, with its dark berry and black cherry fruit flavors given shape by a brooding element of savory minerality. Not hugely sweet, though, and clearly less liqueur-like than the 2002. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins that should carry this wine for at least another 15 years. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2020)
Dark ruby-red. Aromas of cassis, black cherry, blackberry, mocha and licorice. Concentrated, dense and fully ripe, conveying a much more pliant texture today than the 2002. But this is also sappy, fine-grained and nicely delineated, with its dark berry and black cherry fruit flavors given shape by a brooding element of savory minerality. Not hugely sweet, though, and clearly less liqueur-like than the 2002. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins that should carry this wine for at least another 15 years. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2020)
Still tannic. Dark fruit. Deep and dark. I'm looking for the velvet glove and can't find it
Still tannic. Dark fruit. Deep and dark. I'm looking for the velvet glove and can't find it
1 person found it helpfulApr 5th, 2015
2001. Surprisingly thin, probably should have been drunk a few years ago.
2001. Surprisingly thin, probably should have been drunk a few years ago.
Jun 20th, 2015
1 hour decant(lots of chunky/fine sediment). A majestic dark magenta color with a little bricking. On the nose: stewed plums, some blue fruit, herbaceous, eucalyptus, and worn leather. Taste: silky smooth, rich, layered wine with dark cherry, blackberry, chocolate espresso, herbs, tar, and a spicy licorice long finish. YUM!
1 hour decant(lots of chunky/fine sediment). A majestic dark magenta color with a little bricking. On the nose: stewed plums, some blue fruit, herbaceous, eucalyptus, and worn leather. Taste: silky smooth, rich, layered wine with dark cherry, blackberry, chocolate espresso, herbs, tar, and a spicy licorice long finish. YUM!
Aug 22nd, 2024
45+ minute decant and could have used a little more. Deep red color with maroon edges. Still youthful. Very big, deep wine. Very complex wine from nose to finish. Has that discernible Napa sweetness. Nose has bramble and cherries. Palate contains earth, subtle herbs, licorice, and plenty of fruit. Insane texture! Finish has Amarone and Port elements with spice, cinnamon and decent alcohol. Seems to have characteristics from every region of the world which is super cool. Very good, but not sure it’s worth current market prices.
45+ minute decant and could have used a little more. Deep red color with maroon edges. Still youthful. Very big, deep wine. Very complex wine from nose to finish. Has that discernible Napa sweetness. Nose has bramble and cherries. Palate contains earth, subtle herbs, licorice, and plenty of fruit. Insane texture! Finish has Amarone and Port elements with spice, cinnamon and decent alcohol. Seems to have characteristics from every region of the world which is super cool. Very good, but not sure it’s worth current market prices.
Aug 20th, 2022
Stewed plums, velvety tannins, dark fruit, delicious!
Stewed plums, velvety tannins, dark fruit, delicious!
May 5th, 2019Needs an hour of air to fully blossom. But then presents a structured, suave and forward (but not overbearing) Napa Cab profile.
Needs an hour of air to fully blossom. But then presents a structured, suave and forward (but not overbearing) Napa Cab profile.
Oct 1st, 2018Super flora and fragrant. Smells super amazing.
Taste is good although I think not as good as the melbury and the st Eden. There is a little bit of a dark after taste. It’s dark and rich, some fruit but not fruity. 9.1+
Dark fruits/ dark berries. There is a deep richness to it but it’s not as smooth as I expected. It’s just not completely together.
Super flora and fragrant. Smells super amazing.
Taste is good although I think not as good as the melbury and the st Eden. There is a little bit of a dark after taste. It’s dark and rich, some fruit but not fruity. 9.1+
Dark fruits/ dark berries. There is a deep richness to it but it’s not as smooth as I expected. It’s just not completely together.
Graphite, subtle cherry, and cassis.
Graphite, subtle cherry, and cassis.
May 12th, 2018