Bond - Quella Napa Valley 2018 (750ml) Macon-Lugny

Bond - Quella Napa Valley 2018 (750ml) Macon-LugnyWINEMAKERS NOTES QUELLA is the name for the wine from a 9 acre site located in the eastern hills overlooking the heart of the Napa Valley. 2018 VINTAGE NOTES Budbreak occurred at the end of the first week of April. The growth in the early part of the year was very optimistic, leading to a generous bloom. We were very strict during the fruit thinning phase before veraison, allowing the vines to progress without undue stress until harvest, which began

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lime zest and hints of butterscotch on the nose

characterised by intense

This is probably at its peak now at 30-years of age but another decade is certainly not out of the question

With maximum alcohol of 12

prunes and figs

with hints of honey and vanilla on the nose with pear and toasty oak flavors at the finish

a little peach

Terrific stuff

the wine is light and refreshing

This is a blend of Vidal Blanc

Un-grafted