Bond – Pluribus Napa Valley 2020 (1.5L)

Critical Acclaim

98 points James Suckling

Aromas of crushed stone, oyster shell and blackcurrants. Cement. Full-bodied. Very muscular and strong in its tannin structure. Flexing. But they give a fine texture at the same time. Very toned. One for the cellar. (02/2023)

97 points The Wine Independent

The BOND Pluribus 2020 has a deep purple-black color. It needs a little swirling to unlock profound scents of blackcurrant jelly, black cherry compote, and boysenberry preserves, leading to touches of garrigue, licorice, and violets. The full-bodied palate shimmers with energy and tension, framed by fantastically ripe tannins, finishing with loads of pure black fruit and mineral layers. (LPB, 04/2023)

96 points Decanter

Vines rooted in Aiken loam soils on Spring Mountain are surrounded by conifer and redwoods. Fragrant mountain sagebrush and wildflowers lift out of the glass, Full-bodied with hearty, robust tannins with a multidimensional quality. Vivid blackberry fruit and mineral-rich earth build on the pleasure-packed finish. Pluribus has the most personality in the BOND portfolio in 2020, framed by a firm backbone of crisp acidity. Fresh and inviting. (JC, 02/2024)

94 points Jeb Dunnuck

Clearly the star of the show in 2020 is the 2020 Pluribus, a deeper, medium to full-bodied, structured wine with terrific purity. Cassis, Bing cherries, violets, and tobacco leaf all define the aromatics, and it\’s balanced, has ripe yet firm tannins, and outstanding length. It offers plenty of charm today yet I see no reason it shouldn\’t evolve nicely for 10-15 years. (JD, 12/2023)

94 points Vinous

The 2020 Pluribus is another terrific wine in this range. It offers an intriguing mix of dense dark fruit and hillside structure. Time helps to reveal the wine\’s distinctly savory/mineral side. There\’s certainly a ton of character here. Another year or two in bottle should help the tannins soften a bit, but I would not push my luck on aging. (AG, 12/2023)