Bond - Matriarch Proprietary Red Wine 2015

JEB DUNNUCK: "For readers looking to experience the style of the Bond releases at a slightly less painful price, the 2015 Matriarch is a good option, and in 2015 it’s not far from the single vineyard releases. Offering a Melbury-like sensation of graphite, with plenty of lead pencil, violets, and red and black fruits, this beauty is full-bodied, opulent, and loaded with the sweet fruit that makes 2015 such a compelling vintage. Drink this any time over the coming 15+ years."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This is layered and chewy with very beautiful fruit of crushed blackberries and blueberries, as well as hints of cedar. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Linear and pretty. Drink in 2020."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2015 Matriarch, bottled in early 2018, is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and simply sings of crushed blackberries, black raspberries and warm black cherries with nuances of chocolate box, aniseed, cinnamon toast and lilacs. The full-bodied palate is rich, concentrated and lively with fine-grained tannins, finishing long."