2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday Pop it in an ice

Pop it in an ice bucket and chill

and everything is unfined and unfiltered

A medium bodied orange wine that certainly punches way above its class

Laurence and their daughter Athénaïs are now running the domain

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday Pop it in an iceSteve Matthiasson has been leading his own charge since the 1990s when he went against the massive, oaky, flashy wines that were predominant. Matthiasson has always been a lesson in restraint and elegance. 2020 was at risk for smoke taint from the California fires, Matthiasson chose to pick the vineyards earlier than they ever had, the result is high toned red fruits, incredible acid and structure. The oak is handled in a way similar to Barolo, 20