2015 BOND Vecina

A rich, ripe, showy style, with a still youthful and caressing wave of dark currant, fig and blackberry compote flavors that rolls through, laced with apple wood and violet notes, though they stay decidedly in the background. The licorice-coated finish lets the fruit keep the upper hand while a hint of loam adds a subtle grounding note. Approachable for its fruit but still has some unwinding to do. -- Blind 2015 California Cabernet retrospective (July 2025). 550 cases made.

Part of the Bond estate and from the Spanish word for neighbour, Vecina is located directly south-east of the Bond winery. With volcanic, east-facing, terraced slopes in Oakville’s western foothills, this site receives both the morning sun and the fog. The first vintage of this property was 1999. Deep ruby colour. Sweet and plush on the nose, with plenty of cassis and baked spices providing ample intensity. The palate is silky, smooth and fine but has good acidity given the vintage. There is a little anise and fresh leather, adding an exotic touch to the fruit. Ripe, bordering on baked dark fruits dominate the mid palate. Plush and modern but not over the top, with a long, plump finish.

Part of the Bond estate and from the Spanish word for neighbour, Vecina is located directly south-east of the Bond winery. With volcanic, east-facing, terraced slopes in Oakville’s western foothills, this site receives both the morning sun and the fog. The first vintage of this property was 1999. Deep ruby colour. Sweet and plush on the nose, with plenty of cassis and baked spices providing ample intensity. The palate is silky, smooth and fine but has good acidity given the vintage. There is a little anise and fresh leather, adding an exotic touch to the fruit. Ripe, bordering on baked dark fruits dominate the mid palate. Plush and modern but not over the top, with a long, plump finish. (TP)