COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Bond
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
BOND St. Eden Bond 2017 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, USA. The BOND project, established by Bill Harlan and Bob Levy, focuses on producing single-vineyard wines of 'Grand Cru' quality. The St. Eden vineyard, an 11-acre site on a rocky, volcanic knoll near Oakville, is known for its contribution of minerality and brightness. This wine represents a specific expression of that unique terroir within the BOND portfolio.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
BOND aims for 'Grand Cru' quality from single Napa Valley vineyard sites.
Fact 02
St. Eden vineyard is on a rocky, volcanic knoll.
Fact 03
Production is extremely limited, around 450-600 cases annually.
Fact 04
The project uses Cabernet Sauvignon to express terroir, similar to Burgundy's Pinot Noir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The BOND St. Eden Bond 2017 is made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the St. Eden vineyard in Napa Valley. The producer, BOND, follows a philosophy of site-specific winemaking, aiming to capture the unique characteristics of each vineyard. The winemaking approach is described as being inspired by Burgundy, focusing on expressing terroir. While specific details on fermentation, aging, and harvest for the 2017 vintage are not provided, the wine is known for its age-worthiness, suggesting careful cellar management and maturation.
