2016 Bond, Pluribus, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 99

Pluribus vineyard is situated on Spring Mountain, producing a sometimes broody wine in its youth with tons of latent power and energy waiting to erupt. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Pluribus is a little closed and youthfully mute to begin, slowly unfurling to offer glimpses at baked plums, crushed blackcurrants, boysenberries and redcurrant jelly plus suggestions of charcoal, black olives, Sichuan pepper and bay leaves with a waft of pain grille. Full-bodied, it has a rock-solid frame of very firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the muscular black fruit and savory accents, finishing with phenomenal length and loads of earthy layers. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 19/09/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2063

Vinous 96+

The 2016 Pluribus is one of the most exciting and complete wines in this range. Sumptuous, racy and potent, with tremendous inner sweetness and perfume, the Pluribus exudes balance. Inky deep blue and purplish berry fruit, lavender, spice and menthol fill out the layers in a Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with striking textural depth and nuance. The evolution towards a lighter touch at this site is very much in evidence in 2016. [Antonio Galloni, 21/12/2018]