Pluribus from Bond is a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from a high-elevation site on Spring Mountain, overlooking the Napa Valley. The vineyard sits above the valley floor, where cooler temperatures and well-drained, rocky soils contribute to a slower ripening process and a more structured, tightly wound style.
The wine is known for its depth and intensity, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, layered with notes of graphite, crushed rock, forest floor, and subtle herbal tones. On the palate, it is powerful and firmly structured, with dense tannins and a pronounced mineral backbone that reflects its mountain origin.
Compared to other Bond wines, Pluribus often shows a more brooding and austere character in its youth. The texture is concentrated and linear, leading to a long, persistent finish.
With aging, it evolves into a more complex and expressive profile, revealing notes of tobacco, leather, and earthy spice. The balance between strength and precision is a defining feature of the wine.
Overall, Pluribus stands as one of the most structured and age-worthy wines in the Bond portfolio, clearly expressing its high-altitude terroir.
Producer
Bond Wine is an exclusive Napa Valley winery founded in 1996 by Bill Harlan, with the ambition of creating wines that reflect a “grand cru” level of quality in California. The concept behind BOND is built around a small collection of exceptional vineyard sites - Melbury, Vecina, St. Eden, Pluribus, and Quella - each selected for its unique terroir within the Napa Valley.
Rather than blending across vineyards, each wine is produced from a single site, emphasizing the distinct identity of its origin. The winery focuses exclusively on Cabernet Sauvignon, aiming to express the nuances of each location with precision and clarity.
Production is extremely limited, often just a few hundred cases per vineyard, reinforcing its status as a cult winery. The wines are known for their concentration, structure, and depth, combined with remarkable balance and aging potential.
Bond Wine’s philosophy is often compared to the Burgundian model, where site specificity takes precedence over house style. Through this approach, the winery offers a collection of wines that collectively define the finest terroirs of Napa Valley.
Today, Bond Wine is widely regarded as one of the leading producers of single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in the world.