Bond - Melbury Napa Valley 2017 (750ml) Champgane Blend

Bond - Melbury Napa Valley 2017 (750ml) Champgane BlendWINEMAKERS NOTES MELBURY originates from a spectacular property on the slopes north of Lake Hennessey, in the hills east of Rutherford. The 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

Complex nose with lemon and grapefruit aromas

Crisp at first but opens out with a zippy slightly richer Chardonnay character with traces of mineral and orchard fruits

No irrigation was required with minimal vine manipulation and this is reflected in the wine which has an integrated

The real beginning came in 1552

Cacao and spice are balanced by a full cherry fruit and smoothly refined tannin

A small portion of the wine is left for extended aging on the skins in clay amphorae

light minerality with a spritzy finish

sage and gooseberry

brimming with energy and tension

this will offer a broad drinking window

structured with numerous dry extracts and endowed with an extraordinary liveliness

The works in the vines were tireless to avoid unfavorable impacts due to bad weather conditions