Bond, Vecina other_regions The chalky spine is buried

The chalky spine is buried on the finish

67 ha parcel planted in 1940)

Discreet though still easily perceptible wood surrounds the spicier aromas of red berries

The wine's freshness is still apparent so that the balance with maturity is just right

beeswax and nutmeg

Bond, Vecina other_regions The chalky spine is buriedSaturated medium ruby. Cool perfume of blackberry, licorice, spices and black pepper. Suave and fine grained but still quite tight, showing little in the way of easy sweetness but also avoiding the greenness that plagues some 2008s. Although youthfully imploded, savory and dry, this powerfully tannic, mineral driven wine spreads out on the back end to coat the palate. Stephen Tanzer