{"product_id":"bond-melbury-napa-valley-2013-750ml","title":"Bond - Melbury Napa Valley 2013 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKERS NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMELBURY originates from a spectacular property on the slopes north of Lake Hennessey, in the hills east of Rutherford.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, where the estate owners reside much of the year. Since its debut with the 1999 vintage, the consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been plush red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and the scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture define the structure of this wine. The particular exposition of this rocky 7-acre hillside vineyard is southerly overlooking Lake Hennessey, allowing the vines to capture the morning sun yet moderating afternoon temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL: Ancient sedimentary soil with compressed clay. Eastern and Southeastern Exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eELEVATION: 348-522 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2013 VINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnticipating a warm growing season, we pruned the vines very late in order to delay budbreak. This allowed the vineyard to ripen later in the season, in the cooler part of fall. Regardless, this wine is proudly a product of the vintage as the skins were extremely thick, resulting in more structure and power than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis primal Melbury has aromas of fresh cassis coupled with baking spices. It is classically spherical on the palate, with minerality manifesting itself as a salty sweetness along the edges of the tongue. The tannins are dense, imposing more muscle than softness at this early date. The 2013 still possesses classic Melbury charm, with a velvet-textured finish that is fine and powder-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCRITICAL ACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e97 points James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eSo much subtle black currant character with hints of roses and lilacs. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and fabulous length. It goes on for minutes. (01\/2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e97 poins Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brilliant 2013 Melbury ratchets up the level of extract, with an opaque purple color, dense blueberry liqueur-like notes along with white flowers, licorice, and camphor followed by a full-bodied, incredibly seamless, concentrated, multidimensional wine. With its amazing depth and richness, while accessible now, it probably won’t hit its stride for another 5-7 years and last 30-35. (RP, 10\/2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e97 points Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Melbury is classic Melbury, with an added kick of tannin that gives the wine shape and energy. Crushed rocks, rose petals, red\/purplish fruit and cedar are beautifully delineated in a large scale, driving Melbury with so much to offer. This is another wine in the range that continues to age exquisitely. (AG, 05\/2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eDark and brawny, but with nicely coiled energy to the mix of dark plum, fig and black currant preserves, thanks to a warm cast iron note that drives underneath from start to finish. Reveals tobacco and espresso crema on the finish, while the fruit and minerality drive on. Rock-solid. (JM, 09\/2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logan, Bond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48463611527392,"sku":"131028","price":629.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/bond-melbury-napa-valley_1_8e3f9600-5e21-41bc-921b-ef3987f12169.jpg?v=1766440935","url":"https:\/\/yianniswinery.com\/products\/bond-melbury-napa-valley-2013-750ml","provider":"Yiannis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}