This primal Melbury has aromas of fresh cassis coupled with baking spices. It is classically spherical on the palate, with minerality manifesting itself as a salty sweetness along the edges of the tongue. The tannins are dense, imposing more muscle than softness at this early date. The 2013 still possesses classic Melbury charm, with a velvet-textured finish that is fine and powder-like.
Reviews:
- Wine Advocate: The brilliant 2013 Melbury ratchets up the level of extract, with an opaque purple color, dense blueberry liqueur-like notes along with white flowers, licorice, and camphor followed by a full-bodied, incredibly seamless, concentrated, multidimensional wine. With its amazing depth and richness, while accessible now, it probably won’t hit its stride for another 5-7 years and last 30-35.
- Vinous: One of the many highlights in this tasting, the 2013 Melbury is fabulous. All the Melbury signatures of place – intense red fruit and floral notes in particular – are very much in evidence. There are more than enough supporting tannins and acidity in the background to ensure many years of exceptional drinking.
Producer Information
The enduring vision at Bond is to create a portfolio of wines that are diverse in their geographic representation and “grand cru” in quality, all under the umbrella of one philosophy, one facility and one mark. Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines of Bond vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley’s finest terroirs.
