Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red Wine - 2000 (750ml) Burgundy Wine Advocate - 90

Wine Advocate - 90

I'd be a bit more conservative on the long end of the range

and their non-vintage Rose (Lot #L85547401905M) is a consistent winner

this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage

I found this to be one of the more backward wines of the 2000 vintage and gave it a window of maturity of 2015-2040 when I reviewed it in 2003

Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red Wine - 2000 (750ml) Burgundy Wine Advocate - 90The name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, where the estate owners reside much of the year. Since its debut with the 1999 vintage, the consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been plush red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and the scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture define the structure of this wine. The particular exposition of this rocky 7 acre hillside vineyard is southerly overlooking Lake Hennessey,