2008 Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red [V95][JS94][WA93][WS93]

Producer: Bond Region: Napa Valley, California Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend  Year: 2008  Vinous, 95 Points  "The 2008 Melbury speaks in soft, hushed tones. All the signatures of this site are in place, but the 2008 is a quiet wine. In the context of this complete vertical, the 2008 feels like walking into a library. Understated and fresh, the 2008 has plenty of life ahead. It will be interesting to see if it emerges from its shell one day. Hints of truffle, leather and spice add the closing shades of nuance. I don't expect the 2008 to be as long lived as some of the other vintages in this lineup, but it is quite distinctive today."  James Suckling, 94 Points  "I really love this now. Blueberry and dark chocolate and minerals on the nose. Full and super fine with wonderfully silky tannins with a long finish. Intense fruit. Meat undertones as well."  Wine Advocate, 93 Points  "The 2008 Melbury flows across the palate with layers of dark sensual fruit, spices, licorice, leather and tobacco.