BOND PLURIBUS 2006 Napa

That wet rock and flower note on the nose is exactly as described—really complex. The structure is formidable, but it opens up beautifully after an hour in the decanter.

That wet rock and blueberry liqueur aroma hit as soon as I popped the cork, and the structure is every bit as formidable as the 94 points promised. The sweet tannins give it a powerful yet smooth mouthfeel that I’m really enjoying.

The wet rocks and spring flowers really come through on the nose, and the tannins are surprisingly sweet despite the structure. It's powerful but not overwhelming—I'd give it another year or two to soften even more.