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2018 Matthiasson Phoenix Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA
$125.00
From the western benchland of St. Helena, Phoenix Vineyard’s gravelly alluvial fans and Mayacamas breezes give Cabernet that’s ripe yet finely etched. The fruit was picked on the earlier side and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. Élevage was deliberately quiet—long time in older French oak to preserve vineyard voice—so the wine reads focused and savory rather than oaky.
This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and Conditions for Private Cellars apply.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Napa Valley
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Matthiasson
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics West Coast, Dressed to Impress, Black or Blue Fruit, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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Why We ♡ Cab
Cabernet Sauvignon. Some see it as the most important grape, others the most overplanted.
In my opinion, it’s one of the most serious varietals when made right.