Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $70.00≈ €62.29 · £52.62 | www.matthiasson.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.82
Total Acidity 5.41 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Soil Phoenix vineyard and cressida vineyard are on ancient marine shale soils.
Orientation Phoenix Vineyard Is East-Facing On A Steep Hillside.
Estate Grown Yes
Sites The detailed blend is Phoenix Vineyard 60% and Cressida Vineyard 40%; however, the sheet's introductory summary additionally names Matthiasson Vineyard, creating an unresolved internal source discrepancy.
Fermentation Vessels Small open-top tanks
Pressing Method Gently Pressed Just After Dryness
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Organically farmed; 50% whole clusters were included in fermentation, with two punch-downs per day. After gentle pressing just after dryness, the wine matured in neutral puncheons for 10 months. Production was 410 cases.
Tasting Notes Dry fall leaves, chili flakes, sage, lifted red fruits, soft tannins and an iron-like mineral finish; light on the palate yet firm.
Sources: sjc1.vultrobjects.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Soil Matthiasson vineyard is on alluvium; phoenix vineyard and cressida vineyard are on ancient marine shale.
Orientation Phoenix Vineyard Is East-Facing On A Steep Hillside.
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Phoenix Vineyard 53%; Cressida Vineyard 35%; Matthiasson Vineyard 12%
Fermentation Vessels Small open-top tanks
Pressing Method Gently Pressed Just After Dryness
Production Details Organically farmed; 50% whole clusters were included in fermentation, with two punch-downs per day. After gentle pressing just after dryness, the wine matured in neutral puncheons for 10 months. Production was 554 cases. The Matthiasson Vineyard component was dry-farmed.
Tasting Notes Dry fall leaves, chili flakes, sage, lifted red fruits, very soft tannins and an iron-like mineral finish; light on the palate yet firm.
Sources: sjc1.vultrobjects.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.86 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 100%
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Matthiasson Vineyard 100%
Grape Clone The first five rows use a French clonal selection called “clone X”; the second five rows were planted with five different Napa Valley massal selections.
Fermentation Vessels Small open-top bins
Pressing Method Gently Pressed Just After Dryness
Production Details The fermentation included 50% whole clusters and received two punch-downs per day. After gentle pressing just after dryness, the wine matured in neutral puncheons for 10 months. Production was 184 cases. The home vineyard was managed organically and dry-farmed.
Tasting Notes Dry fall leaves, poblano chili peppers, sage, plummy fruit, very soft tannins and an iron-like mineral finish; light on the palate yet firm.
Sources: sjc1.vultrobjects.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.2%
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc 100%
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Matthiasson Vineyard 100%
Grape Clone The first five rows use a French clonal selection called “clone X”; the second five rows were planted with five different Napa Valley massal selections.
Fermentation Vessels Small open-top bins
Pressing Method Pressed Just After Dryness
Production Details The fermentation included 50% whole clusters and received two punch-downs per day. After pressing just after dryness, the wine matured in neutral barrels for 10 months. Production was 185 cases. The home vineyard was managed organically and dry-farmed.
Tasting Notes Dry fall leaves, poblano chili peppers, sage, plummy fruit, very soft tannins and an iron-like mineral finish; light on the palate yet firm.
Sources: sjc1.vultrobjects.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
3175 Dry Creek Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-637-4877
Email
Owner
Jill Klein Matthiasson; Steve Matthiasson
Cellarmaster
Steve Matthiasson