Napa Valley, California, USA
I’m usually not a fan of Vecina - just too euro tasting for me. But this? I could become a fan.
I’m usually not a fan of Vecina - just too euro tasting for me. But this? I could become a fan.
Feb 28th, 2021
Playing catch up on some bottles. When I get offers from the Harlan/Bond/Promontory/Maiden family I always pull the trigger on the Bond and get a single from each “terroir” and Vecina is the most consistently spectacular (although Pluribus is my favorite most years). A very muscular wine with teeth staining purple fruit, supple rich tannins and a burnt cedar mixed with chocolate lava taste profile. This was decanted at home for 2 hours, returned to the bottle and decanted for an additional hour at the restaurant. You can’t go wrong with Bond. Yes I know the prices are getting more and more lofty but to me Delectable is about what’s in the bottle. I certainly wouldn’t recommend you buy a Vecina over buying baby formula or making a car payment....but it is an undeniable guilty expensive pleasure.
Playing catch up on some bottles. When I get offers from the Harlan/Bond/Promontory/Maiden family I always pull the trigger on the Bond and get a single from each “terroir” and Vecina is the most consistently spectacular (although Pluribus is my favorite most years). A very muscular wine with teeth staining purple fruit, supple rich tannins and a burnt cedar mixed with chocolate lava taste profile. This was decanted at home for 2 hours, returned to the bottle and decanted for an additional hour at the restaurant. You can’t go wrong with Bond. Yes I know the prices are getting more and more lofty but to me Delectable is about what’s in the bottle. I certainly wouldn’t recommend you buy a Vecina over buying baby formula or making a car payment....but it is an undeniable guilty expensive pleasure.
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2018Bramble and toffee on the nose. Dark chocolate and a lifted blackberry note dominates the palate with silken tannins. Very friendly
Bramble and toffee on the nose. Dark chocolate and a lifted blackberry note dominates the palate with silken tannins. Very friendly
May 19th, 2016
I would of loved to taste this side by side with the N&N Martin Stelling
I would of loved to taste this side by side with the N&N Martin Stelling
Feb 20th, 2016Not sure a comment will suffice. Not many wines are worth this price, but every time I I drink this, it seems to be right up there.
Not sure a comment will suffice. Not many wines are worth this price, but every time I I drink this, it seems to be right up there.
Dec 14th, 2020Just delicious and ready to drink. Perfect with steak from Mezza. Made dinner memorable.
Just delicious and ready to drink. Perfect with steak from Mezza. Made dinner memorable.
May 9th, 2020
