Bond Matriarch OWC’s - High Scoring New Releases
Bond Matriarch OWC’s - High Scoring New Releases - Best Prices in the World - Harlan Project!
"... the Matriarch label, will always be evocative of its pedigree and distinct in its hillside character" -
https://www.bond.wine/matriarch
"Making wines of superlative quality demands a good deal of discernment and often requires sacrifice." as documented on the Bond website. OK, so we already know that ... but what is The Matriarch? "Rigorous selection is employed at every stage of the wine's development. Many components, though singularly attractive and possessing lavish attributes, are not utilized in the final blends for BOND. This provides us the opportunity to create a second wine." The Matriarch!
Jeb Dunnuck speaking of 2015 Bond Matriarch:
"... looking to experience the style of the Bond releases at a slightly less painful price, the 2015 Matriarch is a good option, and in 2015 it’s not far from the single vineyard releases."
For those of you who HAVE to collect the 100 Pointers! Lisa Perrotti-Brown has recently tasted and rated the 2018's Harlan and Bond's and there are a few options of 100 pointers in the Bond Portfolio! Check out the 2016 & 2018 Assortment Cases containing all five single vineyards! Remember, the same fruit, care and distinction make The Matriarch!
Hurry while we have these OWC's in stock!
Critical Acclaim:
"For readers looking to experience the style of the Bond releases at a slightly less painful price, the 2015 Matriarch is a good option, and in 2015 it’s not far from the single vineyard releases. Offering a Melbury-like sensation of graphite, with plenty of lead pencil, violets, and red and black fruits, this beauty is full-bodied, opulent, and loaded with the sweet fruit that makes 2015 such a compelling vintage. Drink this any time over the coming 15+ years." JD Jan 2019
Jeb Dunnuck ~ 96 Points 2015 Bond Matriarch
"This is beautiful and very open with blackberry, currant and walnut character. Some fresh flowers, too. It’s full and flavorful, creamy and velvety. Fresh at the end. Hard not to drink now." JS May 2021
James Suckling ~ 96 Points 2018 Bond Matriach
"This is tight and linear with beautiful ripeness of fruit and freshness. Medium to full body. Compressed palate. Extremely long and flavorful. So drinkable now. Hard not to crack open now, but will improve nicely in the bottle." JS Feb
2020 James Suckling ~ 95 Points 2016 Bond Matriach
Excerpts from The Wine Independent:
Harlan Estate and Bond New Releases
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW
In February this year, I visited the team at Harlan Estate and Bond Winery to taste the new and upcoming 2018 and 2019 releases.
It was business as usual at Harlan Estate, tasting with the whole gang: Bill Harlan, Don Weaver, Bob Levy, Will Harlan, and winemaking director Cory Empting. About a year ago, the reins were handed over to Bill's son, Will Harlan, who is now managing director over all the Harlan estates, but there are no dramatic changes in style here, which is not to say there are no changes.
"The thing that makes a big difference in assuring continuity is continuity of staff," said Bill Harlan. "Having these generations of wine growing is important."
Read More: The Wine Independent: Harlan Estate and Bond New Releases
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