Bond - St. Eden Napa Valley 2001 (750ml) Alpes

Bond - St. Eden Napa Valley 2001 (750ml) AlpesST. EDEN is based upon an 11 acre rocky knoll that is part of a beautiful estate located just north of the Oakville Crossroad. Eden is an historical reference to this region's designation on nineteenth century maps. Critical Acclaim 100 points Wine Advocate Utterly perfect, another wine that seems to have taken on a first growth Pauillac like character (think Mouton Rothschild) is the 2001 St. Eden. With a remarkably perfumed nose of crushed rocks,

elderberry flowers

with hints of mocha and black licorice rounding out the core currant

Over the winter

showing softness and freshness at the same time

coupled with intense hands-on viticulture and low-impact winemaking techniques

then the fermentation process takes place

guava and fruit punch combined with floral notes of rose petals will jump out of your glass

WE97Wine EnthusiastThe wine's tannins are impressive and solidly structured

the Quintessence Rouge is an 80/20 blend of syrah and grenache that is selected from old

Evelyn's is the estate's reserve-level

such as blue cheese or sharp cheddar

held in check by mouthwatering bay