2003 Bond, Pluribus, Napa Valley 1×1.5L

Vinous 92

Rich, sumptuous and super-expressive, the 2003 Pluribus has aged impeccably. This is a terrific showing from Pluribus in its first release. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, espresso, licorice, tobacco and menthol all fill out the wine’s frame effortlessly. I don’t expect the 2003 will improve materially from here, but it should drink well for another handful of years or more. [Antonio Galloni, 11/01/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2025

Robert Parker 98

The 2003 Pluribus (the debut vintage of this cuvee) performed spectacularly. Created from some of the estate’s youngest vines planted in decomposed white tufa volcanic soils at an elevation of 1,100 to 1,300 feet on Spring Mountain, it offers a stunning blue/purple color, copious quantities of blueberries, black raspberries and violet-infused fruit intermixed with hints of foresty flora. Rich, full-bodied and pure, this beautiful 2003 is several years away from full maturity, but it should keep for two more decades. The single vineyard wines represent Bill Harlan’s concept of offering single vineyard, micro-climate/terroir-based wines from distinctive sectors of Napa Valley. Tel. (707) 944-1441 [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 28/06/2013]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035