2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday Laurence and their daughter Athénaïs

Laurence and their daughter Athénaïs are now running the domain

noticeably in the organic prevention of diseases

and everything is unfined and unfiltered

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

this lands with more intensity but is surprisingly graceful

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday Laurence and their daughter AthénaïsSteve 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