2016 Bond, Matriarch, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Matriarch rocks up with forthright notions of crushed blackcurrants, black cherries and mulberries plus hints of crushed rocks, dried herbs, iron ore and black soil plus a touch of Ceylon tea. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals impressive intensity with a firm texture of grainy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with an herbal lift. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 09/30/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2039