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2007 BOND Melbury
- Napa Valley, USA
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 490 / 750ml
- Red - Bold and Structured
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Vineyard notes: "The particular exposition of this rocky 7-acre hillside vineyard is is east and southeastern, overlooking Lake Hennessey, allowing the vines to capture the morning sun yet moderating afternoon temperatures. SOIL: Ancient sedimentary soil with compressed clay. Eastern and Southeastern Exposure. ELEVATION: 348-522 feet."
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Highlights
- From Napa Valley, USA
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 490 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Bold and Structured
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pairs well with Beef and Venison
Winery
BOND is a range of Napa Valley red wines focused on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. The brand name proclaims the strong relationship developed over time between the winemakers and the growers who work with them.
BOND hist...Details
- Region or Appellation
- Producer Notes
- The name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, where the estate owners reside much of the year. Since its debut with the 1999 vintage, the consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been ripe and fresh red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and the scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture define the structure of this wine.
- Drinking Window
- 2010-2040
- Alcohol ABV
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14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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French
- Ownership
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Bill Harlan
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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The particular exposition of this rocky 7-acre hillside vineyard is is east and southeastern, overlooking Lake Hennessey, allowing the vines to capture the morning sun yet moderating afternoon temperatures. SOIL: Ancient sedimentary soil with compressed clay. Eastern and Southeastern Exposure. ELEVATION: 348-522 feet.
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About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Chicken pastilla Starter Course
- Contains: pistachio, cinnamon
- Moroccan
- Mixed grill Main Course
- Contains: meat
- Middle Eastern
- Onglet and king oyster mushrooms Main Course
- Western
- Mimolette Cheese Course
- French
User Ratings
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Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep
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