Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING California white wine.
Producer/Winery: Matthiason Family Vineyards; Napa, California.
Grape Variety: Blend – 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Ribolla Gialla, 20% Semillon and 5% Tocai Friulano.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Napa Valley, California.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $36.00 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Wholewheat pasta and chicken with Pesto alla trapanese, Parmesan cheese and a garden salad.
Tasting:
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Chilled before drinking. Clear, wheat straw color. Very light pear, lemon and tropical fruit aromas. Smooth, tightly structured, lively, solid medium body and a 200-grit texture. Lots of lemon, peach, pineapple and a tad of petroleum flavors. Edgy acidity and a long zesty finish that carries an unusual mineral taste on and on. Other than the light aroma this was a FANTASTIC white blend. Striking freshness with substantial body, a tartness to the lemon that was really provocative and a richness that created an elegance to the wine. ABSOLUTELY SUPER paired with the Pesto alla trapanese pasta and refreshing sipping after the dinner. Not inexpensive, but an excellent value for a unique and OUTSTANDING California white wine.
Photo from Matthiason Family Vineyards.
See also: Favorite Pairings & Recipes: Pesto alla trapanese
Alcohol Content: 12.9%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: Not available.
Imported by: Not applicable.