2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Sake never buttery or “sticky

never buttery or “sticky

elegant tannins

if not just enjoy the label on the bottle

On a basic level it was a volume business

and fine tannins from 60 hectares of sandy and clay-limestone soils

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Sake never buttery or “stickySteve 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