2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Sake elegant tannins

elegant tannins

Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Petit Verdot for a peppery touch

and fine tannins from 60 hectares of sandy and clay-limestone soils

To quote our importer Vom Boden

The Onkel Peter (AP 4) from south facing slopes pops with creamy cassis

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Sake elegant tanninsSteve 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