Those lots deemed not quite up to the standards of the Melbury, Vecina, and St. Eden labels are blended together to form Bond’s second wine, the Matriarch. This is a second wine in name only. The complex 1999 Matriarch displays a deep plum/purple color along with sweet, succulent aromas of smoky oak, lead pencil shavings, and a sexy concoction of chocolate, blackcurrants, and licorice. Drink this rich, medium to full-bodied beauty over the next 10-12 years. Tel. 707.944.9445, Fax. 707.944.9554, Email info@bondestates.com