2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday Consider this Stein’s “1er Cru”

Consider this Stein’s “1er Cru” vineyard

and everything is unfined and unfiltered

this lands with more intensity but is surprisingly graceful

who is self-taught

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

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Holiday Consider this Stein’s “1er Cru”Steve 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