Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red Wine - 2000 (750ml) Burgundy and excellent concentration through the

and excellent concentration through the long

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

which means that Gaps Crown now becomes essentially an estate vineyard

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

charred meatiness

Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red Wine - 2000 (750ml) Burgundy and excellent concentration through theThe 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,