2020 BOND Quella
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Quella is a derivation of the German word for a pristine source or an artesian aquifer. 2020 was a particularly dry vintage. Deep garnet. Ripe black cherries with a bright palate and grippier tannins than Melbury. It is packed with flavours and a smoky, toasty note from oak, yet the fruit will soften with time in the bottle and fully integrate with the chewy texture and fresh finish. (FG)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2020 Quella is the most challenging of the 2020s, not due to any apparent smoke but due to its leaner, firm, yet mid-weight style. Smoke, red and black fruits, gravelly earth, and sandalwood notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, has firm tannins, and a good finish. While good, it clearly has to be seen as a disappointment from this team.
The 2020 Quella is quite bold—almost pungent in this vintage. Dried herbs, olives, iron, dark fruit, leather and game lend quite a bit of wildness throughout. There's good depth in its intensely ripe, dark fruit, certainly more than enough to balance the firm Quella tannins. The 2020 is marked by a distinctive Syrah-like quality, especially in its assertive aromatics.
The 2020 Quella is a dark, brooding wine. Black cherry, gravel, incense, leather, tobacco and dried herbs add to an impression of gravitas. There's quite a bit of vintage 2020 tannic clout but also the natural breadth from the these clay-rich soils to pull it all together.