2004 Bond Vecina

Carol and I enjoyed this wine on “real date night”. “Real date night” is when you actually go out by yourselves, no with other couples, just you and the love of your life… And on “real date night” you have to go “one up” on any other regular date night (with other folks), because that is only right. So, all that being said, we decided to go to Ibiza and browse their superb wine list for, not only a good deal, but some wines we haven’t had.

The 2004 Bond Vecnia was right at the top of my four or five choices and we decided to go for it.  I am honestly glad we did because this wine is simply a treat of complexity.  Dark ruby color was purhaps overstated becuase it was evening and the lights where low, but the wine actully seemed black to me, so we will go with dark ruby.  The opulence of this wine nose is simply wonderful.  Inky notes of black currant and blackberry come through right away along with some vanilla and chocolate shavings.  Very robust cedar and some spice come through to round out what continues to develop in the glass as you drink.

The feel of this wine in your mouth is wonderfully full and complex.  The fruit shines forth in abundance and feels like an explosion of flavor in the mid palate.  This wine is drinking very nice, but can still go for years and years.

Carol and I both gave it a 96+.