Bond Pluribus 2007

Professional Ratings

• 98 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2007 Pluribus (the highest elevation vineyard of all these parcels) exhibits tell-tale Spring Mountain characteristics of acacia (or is it violets?) flowers interwoven with blueberry liqueur, black raspberries, cassis and crushed rocks. A wine of great intensity and full-bodied power yet with a freshness and delineation that are remarkable, this stunning wine should drink well for 25-30 years.
  Rating: 98+
• 97 Wine Spectator
  Wonderful aromatics lead to a rich, layered mix of spicy currant, blackberry, wild berry and currant flavors that are full-bodied, intense, dense and concentrated, slow to reveal pleasing earth, black licorice, graphite and roasted herb. The tannins give the flavors great traction. To be released spring 2011. Best from 2012 through 2024.
• 93 James Suckling
  This is tannic but has some fruit under it all. Reminds me of a Mayacamas from the 1970's. Very powerful and rich wine. It tastes like it was made from rocks. Let's wait and see where this goes. But I am fascinated.
• 93 Wine & Spirits
  Closed off behind a barrier of new oak, this wine shows glimmers of red fruit and a cool, zesty green herb note to balance its formidable richness. The tension in the structure opens into explosive flavors with air, the tannins still coating the mouth with their weight. A sophisticated cabernet from a vineyard on Spring Mountain, this will need several years to absorb its oak and show itself more completely.