Phoenix Vineyard
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
In 2017 we had the honor and luck of acquiring and resurrecting the old Phoenix Vineyard. Our first vintage from these old vines represents a labor of love and a belief in hope and perseverance. The story these vines tell is more significant than production or profit. They teach us that an old dog doesn't need to learn new tricks, that character matters more than flash or show. Real wine from a real place is enough.
Winemaker, Matthiasson
Years of working with different wineries on the vineyard side of the business has helped me understand the relationship between viticulture and wine. After a decade of exploring making wine from different grape varieties, vineyard sites, and farming techniques I started making our Matthiasson wines in 2003. I strive to make wines that are ripe and powerful yet food friendly and moderate in alcohol. We grow traditional Napa varieties like Cabernet and Chardonnay as well as less common varieties such as Ribolla Gialla and Cabernet Franc.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Philosophy, Whittier College
M.S. Horticulture, University of California, Davis
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Winemaker of the Year, Food & Wine Magazine and San Francisco Chronicle; Six-Time James Beard Award Nominee, Slow Wine Snail.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Our philosophy is to focus entirely on the vineyard, growing grapes that naturally make balanced age-worthy wines which complement food and require a minimum of intervention in the cellar.
Matthiasson is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Matthiasson Contact: Jill Matthiasson
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