NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Acclaimed critic Robert Parker gives this wine 100 points – making it one of the finest in the world. A note from the vineyard:

The beautifully terraced volcanic soil slopes of this property reside in Oakville’s western foothills. The 11-acre site faces due east and is the recipient of cool morning sun. Vecina, which appeared with the 1999 vintage in the inaugural BOND release, is always powerful, intense and savory. Vecina’s other hallmarks are blackberry fruit, with wild forest floor and mineral associated overtones.

Food Pairings: Grilled steak, homemade pizza, or eggplant parm.