2023 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc Napa Valley, USA Tauss If that sounds like paradise

If that sounds like paradise

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

Vigna Cordovani

Vineyard Area

9-hectare 'Pettineo plot features the oldest Frappato vines (60+ years) in all of Vittoria

2023 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc Napa Valley, USA Tauss If that sounds like paradiseThis 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