Bond Quella 2010

Professional Ratings

• 98 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2010 Quella is a candidate for perfection. From the lower foothills of Pritchard Hill, it offers up notes of charcoal, graphite, espresso and copious quantities of blueberry and black raspberry liqueur, along with distinctive minerality, a full-bodied mouthfeel, moderately high tannins, gorgeous richness and a long, moderately tannic finish. Forget it for five years and drink it over the following three decades.
• 97 James Suckling
  This is very chewy and powerful with a salty, savory character. Full body with incredible depth of fruit, intensity and richness. Austere. Very serious. Better after 2017.
• 93 Wine Spectator
  A deceptively subtle, understated style that holds its flavors tight to the vest. Though restrained, this nonetheless offers a lot of everything in smaller doses. Dark berry, dark chocolate, dried herb and savory underbrush notes all add up to something special. Patience required. Best from 2015 through 2028.