Matthiasson Napa Valley White Blend (Semillon/Ribolla Gialla/Sauv Blanc) 2022 012626OFFER revealing flavors of red apple

revealing flavors of red apple

Aurore Dezat and David Girard farm organically and harvest by hand

5% Cabernet Franc — that higher Merlot share is what makes Carruades approachable earlier than the grand vin while still carrying the Lafite house style of graphite

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Matthiasson Napa Valley White Blend (Semillon/Ribolla Gialla/Sauv Blanc) 2022 012626OFFER revealing flavors of red appleSteve Matthiasson's love affair with Friulian whites is the engine behind this Napa Valley blend a wine that reads as Italian in spirit but Napa in fruit. The 2022 is 46% Semillon, 29% Ribolla Gialla, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Tocai Friulano. The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon come from Ryan's Vineyard on alluvial gravel in southern Napa, while the Ribolla and Tocai are from the tiny Bengier Vineyard at the mouth of Dry Creek canyon. Native ferment,