{"product_id":"2016-bond-quella","title":"2016 Bond Quella","description":"\u003cp\u003e2016 Bond Quella is a profound, single-site Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the pure, high-toned elegance of its hillside origin. Sourced from a steep, 9-hectare vineyard cradled in the eastern hills above the heart of the valley, it offers a strikingly refined and dynamic expression of Cabernet. As one of Bond’s rare ‘Grand Cru’ sites, Quella has quickly earned a reputation for purity, tension, and ageworthy finesse, with 2016 widely regarded by the estate as one of the most beautiful vintages ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2016 Bond Quella shows a deep garnet-purple hue, dense yet vibrant at the rim, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is highly perfumed and layered: violets and crushed flowers lift notes of red and black plums, Morello cherry, and cassis, supported by subtler tones of iron ore, graphite, and crushed stone that speak clearly of its rocky hillside origin.\n\nOn the palate, this is a Cabernet of precision rather than sheer weight—medium to full-bodied, with luminous energy and tension. Ripe plum and black cherry fruit glide across a core of cassis, framed by ultra-fine, powdery tannins and an almost saline mineral drive. Hints of dark chocolate, fresh tobacco leaf, and subtle spice emerge with air, leading into a long, pure, and beautifully focused finish. The structure and balance suggest outstanding aging potential; properly cellared, the 2016 Quella should continue to evolve gracefully for 15–25 years, gaining in complexity and silkiness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuella comes from a dramatic, south-west–facing slope in the eastern hills of Napa Valley, a former riverbed composed of cobblestones and fractured rock interlaced with pockets of volcanic tuff (ash). This unique combination of stony, well-drained soils and elevated exposure naturally limits yields and channels the vines’ energy into small, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon berries. The site is farmed with meticulous, vineyard-by-vineyard attention, with careful hand-harvesting at optimal phenolic ripeness. In the cellar, Bond follows a rigorously selective, detail-driven vinification: gentle sorting, small-lot fermentations, and extended macerations are used to capture texture and nuance. The wine is then aged in high-quality French oak barrels, largely new, allowing the powerful terroir expression to integrate with fine tannins and subtle oak complexity before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2016 Bond Quella is at its best alongside refined, protein-rich dishes that match its depth and structure: think dry-aged ribeye or côte de boeuf, roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, venison loin, or slow-braised short ribs. It also pairs beautifully with earthy components such as wild mushrooms, truffle-infused dishes, or aged hard cheeses like Comté and Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F) for optimal aromatic expression and balance. In its youth, decant for 2–3 hours to allow the bouquet and texture to fully unfurl; older bottles (10+ years) will generally need a gentler 45–60 minute decant to remove sediment and open gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBond is one of Napa Valley’s most revered boutique estates, conceived by Harlan Estate’s founder Bill Harlan as a terroir-driven counterpart to his iconic flagship wine. Rather than producing a single cuvée, Bond is dedicated to showcasing a small collection of meticulously chosen hillside sites—each effectively treated as Napa’s answer to a ‘Grand Cru’. From dozens of mountain vineyards examined over decades, only five have been selected for their singular ability to convey character and longevity, with Quella among this elite group. With the backing and expertise of the Harlan team, Bond has helped redefine the concept of site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, producing wines that are highly allocated, largely consumed in the US, and fiercely sought after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251833917777,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-1600003","price":895.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2018_Bond_Quella_1.png?v=1783441725","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2016-bond-quella","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}