2023 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc Napa Valley, USA Tauss southwest and southeast facing hillsides

southwest and southeast facing hillsides loaded with dark rich clay and golf ball sized pieces of chert

so each bottle is DIFFERENT (done by hand) & may look like it's Barbera

then spend 8 months in new oak before aging 32 months on the lees

appellations we feel represent the diversity of terroir in the place we call home

If that sounds like paradise

2023 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc Napa Valley, USA Tauss southwest and southeast facing hillsidesThis Cabernet franc represents 2 rows in our home ("MATTHIASSON") vineyard in the Western Oak Knoll area of Napa Valley. The clonal selection was brought from Bordeaux in the late 90s by someone who will remain unnamedhe refers to it as clone X. It was grafted onto 15 year old Merlot vines. Cabernet franc is particularly representative of the site where it is grown, and at its best it is feminine, intriguing, and difficult to understand. Beguiling. We