2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Piedmont Produced from vines planted in

Produced from vines planted in 1960

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They place a wooden cat statue on their best barrel each vintage

Aromas of strawberry tart

Together with a team of women viticulturists

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Piedmont Produced from vines planted inSteve 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