{"product_id":"bond-melbury-2020","title":"Bond Melbury 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eBond Melbury is one of Bond’s single-vineyard wines, sourced from a hillside site northeast of Rutherford. Known for its refined structure and expressive character, the 2020 vintage reflects the vineyard’s clay-rich soils, which enhance the wine’s depth and complexity. The vintage showcases remarkable purity of fruit, elegance, and minerality, embodying Bond’s commitment to producing site-driven wines of the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with violet reflections, showing intensity and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of black cherries, cassis, and blueberries, layered with notes of graphite, crushed violets, cedar, and a touch of baking spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky yet powerful, featuring rich dark fruit, mocha, and anise, balanced by refined tannins and a precise mineral core. The wine has remarkable freshness and depth, reflecting the exceptional vineyard site.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent, with lingering dark fruit and a fine-grained, polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 points\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 points\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni):\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 points\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 points\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e2026–2045. While already showing depth and balance, extended aging will enhance its complexity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 hours to allow the wine to fully express its aromatics and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C (60–64°F) for optimal enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with dry-aged ribeye, roasted duck, or wild mushroom risotto. Complements aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or aged Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300337 - Dream Wines Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139039756375,"sku":"776533","price":1544.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Bond-Melbury.jpg?v=1778601391","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/bond-melbury-2020","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}