2009 Bond, Pluribus, Napa Valley - Magnum

The 2009 Bond Pluribus, a Cabernet Sauvignon expression, originates from a meticulously farmed, high-elevation seven-acre site on Spring Mountain, rigorously selected for its "Grand Cru" potential. Here, decomposed volcanic bedrock with steep north, east, and southeast exposures yields intensely concentrated fruit, often influenced by the surrounding conifer forest. The 2009 vintage, marked by a temperate growing season with slow, even ripening, allowed for full phenolic maturity at balanced sugar levels and retained natural acidity. This foundation results in a wine of profound structural integrity, displaying a dense mid-palate, firm, fine-grained tannins, and an enduring freshness that underpins its inherent power and mountain-derived mineral tension, ensuring substantial ageability.