{"product_id":"bond-melbury-2019-75-cl","title":"Bond Melbury 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eBond Melbury 2019 is one of Napa Valley’s most coveted single-vineyard wines, showcasing the precision, power, and polish that have made Bond an icon among Californian collectors. Sourced from a clay-rich, south–southwest facing hillside site overlooking Lake Hennessey, this vintage delivers a luxurious, Pomerol-like depth with a distinctly Napa sense of scale. The 2019 Melbury stands out for its decadent fruit, velvety texture, and seamlessly integrated structure, reflecting both an extraordinary terroir and Bond’s meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2019 Bond Melbury is deeply saturated, with an inky ruby-purple hue that clings to the rim. The nose is immediately seductive and opulent, recalling top Right Bank Bordeaux with layers of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, and black plum, joined by hints of red cherry, violets, cedar, and a subtle forest-pine lift. Notes of graphite, cocoa, and sweet baking spices gradually emerge with air, adding further complexity.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied, rich, and effortlessly supple, with a plush, almost cashmere-like texture. Concentrated black cherry and dark berry fruit sit at the core, framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant yet polished acidity. Savory undertones of tobacco leaf, graphite, and a touch of dried herbs balance the fruit’s opulence, leading into a long, velvety finish with lingering notes of red cherry and subtle pine. This is a wine built for aging; while already generous and approachable with sufficient aeration, it will reward patient cellaring for 15–25 years, continuing to gain in nuance and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelbury is a single-vineyard expression from a hillside site in the hills above Lake Hennessey in Napa Valley, characterized by clay-rich soils, excellent drainage, and a warm south–southwest exposure that promotes even ripening and depth of flavor. Vines are meticulously managed with low yields to concentrate character and structure in the fruit. Harvest is typically carried out by hand, in small passes, picking only perfectly ripe clusters. In the cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted before fermentation in small-scale vessels to allow for precise extraction. The wine is then aged in high-quality French oak barrels, a significant portion new, to build texture and aromatic complexity while preserving purity of fruit and a clear sense of site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBond Melbury 2019 is a natural partner for refined, richly flavored dishes such as dry-aged ribeye, roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic, venison, or braised short ribs. It also shines alongside mushroom-based dishes, truffle-infused preparations, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or mature cheddar. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to showcase the wine’s full aromatic range and textural depth. Decanting for 2–3 hours in its youth is highly recommended to allow the tannins to soften and the complex layers of fruit, spice, and forest notes to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBond is one of Napa Valley’s benchmark producers, founded by Bill Harlan with the vision of creating a portfolio of single-vineyard wines that express Napa’s finest hillside terroirs at the highest level. Rather than focusing on regional blends, Bond isolates exceptional sites and bottles them individually, making wines like Melbury reference points for their respective locations. Over the years, Bond has earned a reputation for consistency, precision, and longevity, with numerous top scores from leading critics and a dedicated following among serious collectors. Within Napa’s elite, Bond stands as a modern classic, uniting Old World sensitivity to terroir with the power and generosity of great Californian Cabernet-based wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252404605265,"sku":"PS-8069740789960","price":760.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/image_7.png?v=1783444512","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bond-melbury-2019-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}