The 2013 St. Eden is absolutely mind-blowing, with notes of blackcurrant liqueur and licorice as well as hints of Asian soy and lead pencil. Wonderful fruit that hits the palate with a cascade of glycerin, silky but noticeable tannins, and a big, earthy, rich, full-throttle, majestic finish of close to a minute add to this wine’s compelling personality. It should drink well for at least 30-40 years.

Always seemingly the more forward and showy in the early years, Bond’s 2013 St. Eden has wonderful notes of cedar wood, new saddle leather, Asian plum sauce, blackcurrants, licorice, and a touch of toasty oak. Dense purple in color, full-bodied and voluptuous, this stunner is easily the most approachable of the Bond 2013s. Drink it over the next 30+ years.

Extravagant aromas of crushed raspberries and boysenberries follow through to a full body with fabulous velvety tannins and a superb finish of exotic fruit and lusciousness. Mesmerizing now but better in 2019.

Presents a perky core of dusty blackberry and currant flavors, with shades of mocha, dill and herb. This has room to grow, but for now there are questions about how the tannins will evolve. Drink now. 478 cases made. –JL