We are now in Matera... A special year for a special city. Besides being the European capital of culture 2019, it's the site of the opening scene of the new Bond movie. D.Craig picked the same spot for his accommodations. Anyways, I was ready for Aglianico....
With artisan pizzas all around, this 2010 paired wonderfully.
A big wine at 14.5 ABV, color is only starting to turn the rim, otherwise a deep dark ruby.
Earthy, black licorice, dusty, black olives on the nose, continuing to the palate. Tannins at are very firm and grippy. This thing could be cellared for several more years. I loved this wine.
94 points — 5 years ago
2003 (120 cases lost by bond warehouse 10 years ago and recently refound) — 6 years ago
James Bond would approve. We had it with desserts tonight...what an awesome pairing. Great bubbles, bright, lots of citrus, nicely structured. Glad we have a few more bottles!!! — 7 years ago
Was fortunate enough to meet winemaker at Mustards Grill a month ago and she let me try this wine - same vintage I think. And now this has become one of my favorite wines under $60. If you can find it, buy it. Serve it to your friends who expect you to serve them Realm, Patria or Bond, etc. — 4 years ago
First Bond film... fancy wine winning from CHOP auction. Tasty and tart! — 4 years ago
Great nightcap while watching an old Bond movie! Powerful and fruit forward showing some hints of earth and oak. It’s always a strong Tempranillo showcasing the depth of tinta de toro and heat of the region. Be patient and give it time and will become a beautiful wine. If you get impatient like i did let it breathe. — 6 years ago
This stood up very well to the bond st eden. It didn’t have the complexity or the intensity. It doesn’t have as much fruit as the bond but it’s very good. No complaints from me! — 6 years ago
Bond. James Bond.
Well not really but amazing Pinot driven bubbles. Works amazing with the food here from seafood to mole. Most recommended — 7 years ago
James Bond champagne ! Excellent.... — 8 years ago
Great rye spice. Best at this price point, and probably the next one. — 4 years ago
Loved this Pinot 🥰. So elegant so smooth. At the Huntington Beach Wine festival — 6 years ago
Holy cr-p was this a bomb or what??? Brought by @Benoit Touquette it was amazing how just the nose and mouthfeel of this wine reminded me of one of the Bond wines, although I struggled to figure out which one. Someone suggested St Eden. Wish I had 10 more of these. — 6 years ago
Almost perfect. I had a German Riesling at a local restaurant last week that was better, but I did not record the name. Bond Wines North Carolina
— 7 years ago
Tannic, strong structure-- Bordeaux style Napa blend — 8 years ago
Michael McNabb
Fantastic Tennessee whiskey. — 3 years ago