Matthiasson, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley Refosco, 2021 so052925 pato family wines it has the potential to

it has the potential to age gracefully over the next 8–12 years

Fermented traditionally and aged in large Slavonian oak casks

mineral backbone

followed by citrus and spice

The wine is 80% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir from Cuisles

Matthiasson, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley Refosco, 2021 so052925 pato family wines it has the potential toSteve Matthiasson planted Refosco at his familys Napa vineyard to explore lesser known varieties in a cooler pocket of the valley. The vines grow in alluvial soils with gravelly loam, benefiting from marine influence that preserves acidity. This bottling highlights his hands on, vineyard first philosophy. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral oak, its an elegant take on a rustic Friulian grape. A rare varietal expression in California,