2016 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley, USA KOBAL the whole clusters soak together

the whole clusters soak together in Chardonnay juice

During the maceration

"Sgarzon" is a cooler

Vinification: 2 weeks in tank

We co-ferment the Syrah with 100% whole cluster and 5% Viognier grapes that are also grown at the family site

2016 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley, USA KOBAL the whole clusters soak togetherFrom the familys organically farmed vineyard in Napas cool Oak Knoll District, this Cabernet Franc is picked on the earlier side for lift and detail and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage is deliberately quietlong time in neutral French oak (older barrels and puncheons) to preserve vineyard voicethen bottling with minimal intervention This wine is offered from a