Matthiasson
Dead Fred Vineyard
2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction 22 | Lot No. 215
Matthiasson
Dead Fred Vineyard
Vintage: 2016
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Coombsville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a single barrel from the Dead Fred Vineyard
- Vines farmed organically on volcanic soil in the Coombsville nested appellation
- Notes of black, red and blue fruits, graphite and flowers
- Whole-cluster fermentation providing structure and savory notes
Description
Walk softly and carry a big stick. The Dead Fred Vineyard sits on a dry volcanic knoll top in Coombsville, gathering the sun all day. The dry conditions force the vine roots to explore deep down into the rocky soil. The resulting wine is quietly powerful … not ultra-ripe, not over-oaked, instead with a natural gravitas that only comes from grapevines that successfully overcome adversity year after year. We selected out best barrel from this four barrel lot.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Steve Matthiasson
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.
Cliffewood Wine Syndicate
111 Center Street
Suite 1120
Little Rock AR 72201-4405
501-375-5257
Winery Distribution
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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