Vecina 2005 BOND

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Robert Parker (98)

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Vecina is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new oak, like the other cuvées. It is from an 11-acre site directly southeast of the Bond Winery, close to Harlan Estate. This wine tends to be the closest to the Harlan Estate in quality, with notes of new saddle leather, blackberry, roasted coffee and a hint of chocolate – and again – graphite and subtle smoke. Opaque purple, but still incredibly youthful, the wine is spicy, intense, full-bodied and majestic. There is a deep tone to this massive Cabernet Sauvignon, which is set for another 25 or 30 years of life, although it certainly is accessible at present.

Tim Atkin (98)

Deep ruby garnet colour with purple reflections, delicate brightening on the rim with a watery edge. On the nose, hints of ripe blackberry confit, sweet plums, nougat and vanilla, sweet spices, very inviting bouquet. Full-bodied, pronouncedly fruity texture, again a hint of dried plums, fine structure, salty and mineral on the finish, has great length, nuances of candied orange zest, already easy to drink, with certain ageing potential.