2016 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley, USA KOBAL Vinification: 2 weeks in tank

Vinification: 2 weeks in tank

During the maceration

punchdowns and delestage are used

partly destemmed and fermented in lagar and tank

A cold snap in January resulted in lower yields across most vinifera varieties

2016 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley, USA KOBAL Vinification: 2 weeks in tankFrom the familys organically farmed vineyard in Napas cool Oak Knoll District, this Cabernet Franc is picked on the earlier side for lift and detail and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage is deliberately quietlong time in neutral French oak (older barrels and puncheons) to preserve vineyard voicethen bottling with minimal intervention This wine is offered from a