2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday A medium bodied orange wine

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

Consider this Stein’s “1er Cru” vineyard

Pop it in an ice bucket and chill

Laurence and their daughter Athénaïs are now running the domain

who is self-taught

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday A medium bodied orange wineSteve 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