Winery Story
BOND
Following Bill Harlan’s creation of Harlan Estate in 1984 and after selling his share of Merryvale Winery in 1996, BOND was founded in 1997 as a more terroir-diverse project, mirroring Burgundy’s “climat” approach—except with Cabernet Sauvignon instead of Pinot Noir.
Napa Grand Crus
BOND focuses on capturing the individual expressions of small hillside vineyard sites across Napa Valley. During their time at Merryvale, proprietor Bill Harlan and winemaker Bob Levy observed dozens of vineyards. For their new project, they narrowed the selection down to five sites they considered to be of “Grand Cru” status. All are sweet-spot, mid-slope...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: P.O. Box 426 Oakville, CA 94562
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: NA
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1997
Owner: Bill Harlan
Winemaker: Cory Empting
Website: https://www.bond.wine/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: August 2025