Phoenix Vineyard
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
The east-facing, steep hillside Phoenix Vineyard sits on a unique ridge of ancient marine shale soils. The rock content and sea minerals of these soils create unique wines with high-toned red fruits, perfumed and exotic, with a lightness in the mid-palate yet a long, firm and structured finish. The old heritage vines are farmed organically, completely by hand.
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.
2501 Wroxton
Houston TX 77005
713-722-0181
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