{"product_id":"bond-vecina-2018-75-cl","title":"Bond Vecina 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eBond Vecina 2018 is a powerful, single-vineyard red wine that epitomises the grandeur of hillside Cabernet from Oakville in Napa Valley. Crafted in minuscule quantities, it offers an intense, structured expression of dark fruit and minerality, designed for long-term cellaring as well as contemplative drinking. As part of Bond’s famed ‘Grand Cru’ vineyard collection, Vecina has become one of California’s benchmark wines, celebrated by critics and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Vecina is deeply saturated, showing a dense, opaque garnet to dark purple core with a narrow, vibrant rim that hints at its youth and concentration. The nose unfolds slowly and deliberately, revealing classic Cabernet character: cassis, black cherry and blackberry pie layered with cedar chest, graphite, charcoal, tar and freshly sharpened pencil, all underpinned by a savoury, earthy, almost rocky minerality.\n\nOn the palate, Vecina 2018 is full-bodied and firmly structured, with a rock-solid spine of ripe, grainy tannins and vibrant freshness. The generous black-fruit core—blackcurrant, black cherry and ripe plum—is interwoven with notes of dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, roasted coffee bean and a distinctly mineral, almost ferrous edge. The texture is both powerful and controlled, with the tannins moving in a precise, almost choreographed line across the palate. The finish is long, persistent and mineral-driven, promising an impressive evolution in bottle. This vintage has significant aging potential and will reward patience over 15–25+ years, gradually gaining even more complexity, polish and aromatic nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVecina is sourced from a steep, terraced vineyard on the western foothills of Oakville, just below the famed Oakville Grade in Napa Valley. The site’s rocky, well-draining soils and sun-drenched, southwest exposure yield naturally low yields of intensely flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon, capturing both power and minerality. Harvest is done by hand, parcel by parcel, to ensure optimal ripeness and selection of only the healthiest, most concentrated berries. In the cellar, Bond employs meticulous, small-lot vinification: careful sorting, gentle extraction and fermentation designed to preserve purity and site expression. The wine is then aged in high-quality French oak barrels, a significant portion new, allowing the structure to integrate and the terroir-driven character—dark fruit, graphite and earth—to emerge with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBond Vecina 2018 is a natural match for richly flavoured, protein-driven dishes that can stand up to its power and structure. Think dry-aged ribeye or tomahawk steak, slow-braised beef short ribs, lamb shank with rosemary and garlic, or venison with a red wine reduction; it also pairs beautifully with truffled dishes, wild mushrooms, and hard, aged cheeses such as Comté, Parmigiano Reggiano or aged Gouda. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) for optimal aromatic expression and balance. Given the youth and structure of the 2018 vintage, decanting for 2–3 hours is strongly recommended if drinking now to allow the tannins to soften and the layered bouquet to fully emerge; older bottles will require a gentler, shorter decant to avoid disturbing sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBond was founded by H. William Harlan and his team as a visionary project dedicated to showcasing Napa Valley’s equivalent of “Grand Cru” sites through single-vineyard, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Rather than blending across the valley, Bond focuses on a small handful of meticulously chosen vineyards, each with its own distinct personality, soil profile and microclimate, and bottles them individually under names such as Vecina, Quella, St. Eden, Melbury and Pluribus. Based in the heart of Napa, Bond has become a reference point for site-specific, ultra-premium Californian Cabernet, consistently earning top scores and international acclaim. The estate’s unwavering commitment to precision viticulture, low yields, and uncompromising quality has cemented its status as one of the most sought-after and collectible producers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252404670801,"sku":"PS-8069750423752","price":868.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Bond-Vecina-2017_9ef39bc4-caf9-482b-b55c-2553b2bf2ad1.png?v=1783444512","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/bond-vecina-2018-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}