Bond Quella Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (1500ml)

Shay A

After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind. The first of a monster lineup of 5 incredible red wines. For the first 10-15mins, this was actually my favorite. Very high toned and lifted. Bright. Rich red fruits, spicy black fruits, kirsch, sage and potpourri jump from the glass. On the palate, it was the most elegant of the five with Black Forest cake, mulberries, cedar, dark chocolate shavings and baking spices. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab (but it certainly seemed a bit of an outlier compared to the next 4!)

Vino Joe

Power. Fragrant. Supple. Boisterous. Lingering. Deep red color. Magnificent. Busted this out for the Super Bowl. Almost made up for the result!

V M

Gorgeous nose of mountain berries and limestone. Tobacco, berry and vanilla palate. Focused and mouth watering this isn't overwhelming yet lingers in the palate.