2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Piedmont With climate change the wineries

With climate change the wineries in the south of France have needed to acidify the wines

This wine is the Cru Beaujolais of the Canary Islands made from 100+ year old vines

Baudry’s Chinon blanc is a perfect example: pale yellow

Together with a team of women viticulturists

Planted mostly to Semillon

2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon “Phoenix Vineyard” Piedmont With climate change the wineriesSteve 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