About Bond:

Bond is a prestigious winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, California, renowned for producing ultra-premium, single-vineyard wines that reflect the distinct terroirs of the region. Established in 1999 by H. William Harlan, the founder of the acclaimed Harlan Estate, Bond’s focus is on creating small-lot, handcrafted wines that showcase the exceptional quality and diversity of Napa’s vineyards. The estate draws on Harlan’s extensive experience in high-end wine production, and his commitment to excellence is evident in every bottle.

Bond consists of several distinct vineyard sites, each chosen for its unique microclimate and soil composition, allowing the winery to produce a portfolio of wines with a remarkable range of expressions. These vineyards include some of Napa Valley’s most coveted sites to make their Grand Cru bottling, which consist of Quella, Melbury, St. Eden, Vecina and Plurbius. The winery is known for its meticulous, hands-on approach to viticulture and winemaking, with a focus on low yields, high-quality fruit, and an emphasis on traditional, artisanal techniques. The result is a collection of wines that are elegant, complex, and age-worthy, often characterized by deep, concentrated flavors and a balance of power and finesse.

Bond’s wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs due to their rarity, with production kept intentionally small to maintain the highest quality. The winery’s commitment to exceptional wine and the surrounding landscape makes it one of Napa Valley’s premier wineries for those seeking world-class wines with a sense of place.

Bond has firmly established itself as one of the benchmark producers of ultra-premium Napa Valley wines. Alongside Harlan Estate, it is part of a legacy of high-quality, small-scale winemaking that has helped define the Napa Valley as a global wine powerhouse, and its wines continue to be revered for their exceptional quality, rarity, and the remarkable terroirs from which they hail.

We had the privilege of meeting with winemaker Corey Empting at Bond Estate to taste the 2022 Grand Cru wines straight from barrel. Even at this early stage, it’s clear these wines are already shaping up to be exceptional, showcasing the very essence of Bond. With remarkable elegance, balance, and finesse, they promise to be stunning expressions of the their unique terroir.