2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” $25 and Under rose-petal note on the nose

rose-petal note on the nose

Complemented by Pinchos Morunos (moorish meat skewers) or any other grilled fare

Fast forward more than a decade and it is assuredly safe to say Grandma Mariazinha would be proud

before being racked and fermented with ambient yeasts in old 1

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” $25 and Under rose-petal note on the noseSteve 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