Live Lot #14 – Cult Wines
BOND and Harlan

Founded in 1984, Harlan Estate is a winegrowing estate in the western hills of Oakville, California, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Harlan averages only 1,800 cases annually and its wines consistently receive scores close to 100, hence their cult status.

The Cabernet Sauvignon wines of BOND vividly demonstrate the range of Napa Valley’s finest terroirs. Over the past quarter century, BOND identified five small, hillside vineyards that had the potential to define the “Grand Crus” of Napa Valley and they represent a shared commitment to produce only the best expression of the land.

Tonight, for your bidding pleasure, we present you with a horizontal terroir portfolio of 2009 BOND Magnums from its five Grand Cru vineyards as well as a Magnum of the 2009 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine. These are the true thoroughbreds of wine, rare and hard-to-find bottles that will be the crown jewels of any cellar. As Robert M. Parker, Jr. says, “Harlan Estate might be the single most profound red wine made not just in California, but in the world.” Now you will know why reviews from The Wine Advocate are impressive…

“The estate’s 2009 Proprietary Blend Melbury presents an intriguing combination of pure sensuality…backed up by serious tannins. In 2009, the Melbury is dazzling.”
(94 points)

“The 2009 Proprietary Blend St. Eden is simply stunning. A voluptuous, beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon…ultimately the St. Eden is first and foremost a wine of textural brilliance and spherical palate presence.”
(97 points)

“The 2009 Proprietary Blend Pluribus boasts stunning concentration, depth and power…a dark, sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 is as refined as it gets.”
(97 points)

“The 2009 Vecina is all about linear power and structure. Endowed with tremendous length and persistence, the Vecina presents endless layers of dark fruit and expressive aromatics supported by considerable tension and energy.”
(98+ points)

And as if these wines weren’t tempting enough, the lucky winner is also invited for a VIP tour and tasting for eight people in the gorgeous rolling hills of Oakville at BOND Estates. Aren’t you feeling lucky?

Monday through Friday only, date to be mutually agreed upon.

OPENING BID
$4,000

INCLUDES
Private Tour and Tasting for Eight
Six 1.5-Liter Bottles

DONORS
BOND Estates & Harlan Estate