Matthiasson "Phoenix Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvigon 2022

Decanter : 99 Points

(12/18/2024) Complex aromatics lead with a high-toned, seductive Calabrian chilli oil note and vibrant bay laurel, interwoven with blue and red-toned fruits and subtle white pepper nuances. Hints of tobacco and sandalwood add further intrigue. Medium-bodied, the wine features assertive, grippy tannins with a pixelated texture and a pure fruit character that is bright and juicy on the palate—exceptionally fresh, inviting, and ideally suited for long-term cellaring or pairing with a meal. The finish is long and layered, offering the finest dark chocolate notes, a touch of sea salt, wet slate, crushed graphite, and an electric sense of energy and tension. A dazzling and remarkable wine for the vintage. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2050.