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Bond Estates, Quella 2017
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Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Quella has a dark fruited, broody nose of warm blackcurrants, baked plums, licorice and mulberries with nuances of cracked pepper, fertile loam, underbrush and black olives. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness lifting the black berry and plum flavors, finishing with an invigorating lift.
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2017 Quella comes from a steep, southwest-facing vineyard in the eastern Vaca hillsides, just up from Joseph Phelps's winery and Denali Estate. Deep garnet-purple colored, it explodes with bombastic scents of stewed plums, boysenberries, crème de cassis and kirsch plus hints of black truffles, tar and damp soil. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, jam-packed with blackberry and plum preserves flavors with lots of savory nuances on the long finish.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2017 Quella is a dark powerhouse. Blackberry jam, grilled herbs, sage, menthol, licorice and chocolate infuse the 2017 with tremendous aromatic complexity to play off its natural richness. Savory and brooding, the Quella is a distinctly brooding Cabernet.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
A more virile side of the year comes through in the 2017 Quella. Dark wild cherry fruit, grilled herbs, leather, licorice and incense give the Quella its distinctly brooding, somber personality. Ample and broad with tons of depth, the Quella reveals myriad shades of dimension with each and every taste. I expect it will always be a bit burly and not especially sensual, but there is so much to like here anyway.
About the Producer
Bond is a premium winery located in The Western Hills of Oakville in the Napa Valley appellation of California, USA. Bond was founded by H. William Harlan, the word Bond being derived from Harlan's mother's family name. Bond currently has around 18.2 hectares of vineyards. The winemaking team has spent 25 years of their experience selecting the five vineyards with the most Napa Valley terroir and potential from over 80 vineyards, namely Melbury, St. Eden, Vecina, Quella and Pluribus. Pluribus.) These vineyards, which range from 2.82 to 4.45 hectares each, provide the foundation for the wines of Château de Bond. Cabernet Sauvignon is the main grape variety grown at Château Bond. With the motto "one philosophy, one team, one logo", the vineyards are selected with great care and attention to detail to produce wines that reflect the excellent terroir of the Napa Valley. Named after five vineyards, each of the five wines is distinctive in style and character. From the fruity jumpy Melbury to the full-bodied Plaribas, each has a surprisingly distinctive personality and a lingering aftertaste. Bond currently produces Bond Vecina (Napa Valley, USA), Bond Melbury (Napa Valley, USA), Bond St. Eden (Napa Valley, USA), Bond Quella ( Bond Quella, Napa Valley, USA) and the secondary red wine, Bond Matriarch, Napa Valley, USA.
