Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2021

2021 was an incredible year in Napa and our Cabernet Sauvignon perfectly captures the concentration, depth and structure of the vintage. It is one of the most age-worthy wines we have ever made.

In the tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon, ours is a blended wine and includes a small amount of other Bordeaux varieties to complete the wine. For complexity and balance it is composed of fruit from eight estate-farmed vineyards throughout the Napa Valley. The five AVAs are Coombsville for structure and black fruit, Rutherford for savory Cabernet characters and bright fruit, Calistoga for richness, Mt. Veeder for freshness and herbal lift, and Oak Knoll for soft fruit. It is a Napa Cab of the old school: age-worthy, complex, and begging for a steak off the grill.

The nose shows abundant dark and red fruits, lots of cherry along with blackberry, cranberry, mulberry, and framed with hints of mineral/herbal characters, such as graphite, cedar, and pencil shavings. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with lots of age-worthy tannin and beautiful acidity. Though ready to drink now, this is also one for the cellar, and decanting is highly recommended.

95 points, Decanter Magazine