2014 Bond, Pluribus, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 96

The 2014 Pluribus is a powerful wine from BOND's vineyard tucked away in the hillsides of Spring Mountain. Leather, incense, licorice, iron and graphite lend notable complexity throughout. The tannins remain rather imposing, and yet the 2014 is ready to go, especially with some aeration. I would not push my luck too much on aging, as the tannins are likely to win out over the fruit as the wine matures. Pluribus is the only wine in the BOND range where some lots are fermented in barrel, and that also contributes to its personality. [Antonio Galloni, 01/01/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2034

Robert Parker 97+

"Very deep purple-black colored, the 2014 Pluribus offers up notions of crushed black plums, black currant cordial and pencil shavings over a meaty core of chargrill and beef drippings plus hints of Chinese five spice and underbrush. Full-bodied and firmly framed with chewy tannins and a lively backbone, it features plenty of earthy and savory layers, finishing long and minerally." [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 31/10/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040