2017 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Emidio Pepe the very top of the

the very top of the best slope Flavien owns at his estate in Vandières

They believe there are some really special and unique sites and plantings of Syrah

partial whole-cluster with aging in tank and completely destemmed with aging in 5-10 year old oak barrels

and a bold

Grapes are pruned and harvested by hand and the vineyards are practicing organic with an advanced integrated pest management protocol

2017 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Emidio Pepe the very top of the86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Winemaking: Fermented in small open top tanks. Since the fermentation temperatures were cool, the fermentations were long and slow, mostly lasting around three weeks. The wine was pressed at dryness, blended immediately, and aged for 20 months in a combination of mostly used and a few new barrels (<20% new French oak). This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and