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

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A ripe, plush, opulent style, with layers of seductive black cherry, blackberry, plum and spice, with a smooth texture and ripe, mouthcoating tannins accented by a hint of melted chocolate. Drink now through 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 997 cases made.

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boozy, eucalyptus, dark cooked berries, both red and black. very heavy on the palate. Still had a great ruby purple colour with some slight rim variation. Drink within the next 2 years.