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Matthiasson, Cabernet Franc Napa Valley, 2018

Red Wine from California, United States
by Matthiasson
$69.99
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Cool and moderate, 2018 refused to deliver the scorching heat that often characterizes Napa summers—no heatwaves, no dramatic weather swings, just the kind of measured, even ripening that allows Cabernet Franc’s finest qualities to emerge without forced ripeness. Matthiasson’s Phoenix Vineyard, planted to old vines carefully selected and tended, responded with wines of remarkable vibrance and energy. This eight-year-old expression shows exactly why measured growing conditions suit this varietal: the medium body avoids heaviness, the ripe tannins achieve texture without toughness, and the moderate sugar levels preserve the freshness that makes Franc such a compelling food wine. The cool year’s gift is clarity—you can taste the old vines’ mineral depth, the clonal selection’s herbal nuance, and the terroir’s influence more clearly than in hotter vintages. Matthiasson’s minimal-intervention winemaking simply gets out of the way, allowing the vintage’s natural balance and the vineyard’s old-vine complexity to speak.

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More about Matthiasson

Steve and Jill Matthiasson believe food matters more than wine—so they make 'food wines' that refresh, not impress. Their Napa estate favors bright acidity, lower alcohol, and grapes most California winemakers ignore. Organic, regenerative, unpretentious. The kind of winery that makes you remember why you got interested in wine in the first place.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled salmon with herb crust; Pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction; Herb-roasted chicken; Eggplant parmesan with tomato sauce

Tasting Profile

Vibrant energy and ripe freshness define this cool-vintage Cabernet Franc, now eight years into its evolution. Red cherries, herbal notes, and subtle spice resolve against ripe, elegant tannins. Medium-bodied with remarkable brightness—the cool growing season’s gift—and the kind of freshness that makes this wine thrilling at table.

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