ST. EDEN is based upon an 11-acre rocky knoll that is part of a beautiful estate located just north of the Oakville Crossroad. Eden is an historical reference to this region's designation on nineteenth century maps.

BOND St. Eden label - vintage 2001

The red rocky soil of this northfacing site originates from high in the Vaca Mountains. St. Eden, which appeared first in the 2001 vintage, reliably shows great focus, an opulent "sweet" center and notes of crème de cassis, dark chocolate, and roasted herbs. Mineral-tinged and broad on the palate, the wine consistently displays fine-grained tannins and a lush concentration.

SOIL: Iron Rich fractured volcanic rock from a landslide. Northern Exposure.

ELEVATION: 145-188 feet


A warm, rainless winter and cool start of spring seem to have only brightened the radiance of the fruit from St. Eden. This expression retains the site’s distinctive architecture and allure, yet its silhouette is more fine-boned than curvaceous, its temperament more reflective than flamboyant.

The fragrance summons a landscape awash with scents of lavender and wild herbs. Ripe black fruit anchors the aromatics, while the palate lends weight and solidity. The tannins are polished, centered—almost cylindrical—and draped in folds of elevated acidity. Like the carved-marble curves of classical sculpture, these elements, together, create a pleasing tension between indelible structure and captivating fluidity.


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