Bond Melbury 2016

BOND Melbury 2016 750ml

The 2016 BOND Melbury is a site-specific Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from a rocky hillside north of Lake Hennessey, known for plush red fruit, spice, violet nuances and supple texture.

Vintage Character

Cool early growth and reduced fruit set produced loose clusters. Morning fog extended ripening after the upper slopes were picked. The wine is pensive and velvety, showing cardamom, red fruit and gently resistant tannins reflecting its clay-rich site.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Brooding yet generous, with cardamom and red-fruit aromas. The palate carries Melbury's characteristic velvety texture, balanced by gently resistant tannins linked to the vineyard's compressed clay soils.

Pairing: Roast beef, Grilled steak, Lamb, Mature hard cheese.

Winemaking & Maturation

Budbreak began March 30. Cool conditions slowed early growth, while reduced fruit set created loose clusters. Upper slopes were harvested in early September; subsequent morning fog prolonged ripening for the remaining vines.

Winery Background

BOND produces Cabernet Sauvignon wines from five selected hillside vineyards intended to express distinct Napa Valley terroirs. Melbury debuted with the 1999 vintage and comes from a rocky seven-acre hillside overlooking Lake Hennessey.

BOND: First recorded 1996

Product Highlights

• Exact 2016 vintage verified on BOND's official Melbury page.
• Single-site Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Melbury debuted with the 1999 vintage.
• Rocky seven-acre hillside with compressed clay soils.

Product Information

• Producer: BOND
• Type: Red wine
• Country: United States
• Region: California, Napa Valley
• Appellation: Napa Valley
• Vintage: 2016
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose BOND Melbury 2016 750ml?

Choose for a refined, site-driven Napa Cabernet combining plush red fruit, spice, velvety texture and structured tannins.

Who is BOND Melbury 2016 750ml best for?

Collectors and experienced Cabernet drinkers seeking a distinctive Napa Valley hillside expression.

What is BOND Melbury 2016 750ml?

BOND Melbury is a single-site Cabernet Sauvignon expressing a seven-acre hillside vineyard east of Rutherford in Napa Valley.

Is BOND Melbury 2016 an officially verified vintage?

Yes. BOND's official Melbury page contains dedicated growing-season and tasting information for the 2016 vintage.

What does BOND Melbury 2016 750ml taste like?

BOND Melbury 2016 750ml offers cardamom, red fruit, spice and violet; Velvety red fruit with firm, gently resistant tannins; Structured and persistent.