Matthiasson

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.352 ratings
9.413 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Beau Carson

Much much more elegant than so many Napa Cabs. Mint, tobacco, cassis, and loads of acidity to balance.

Much much more elegant than so many Napa Cabs. Mint, tobacco, cassis, and loads of acidity to balance.

Feb 12th, 2018
Katy Jossy Simanski

Plum, cassis, mint, anise and a touch of tobacco. Classic Napa cab with acidity that won’t quit and alcohol that doesn’t overpower.

Plum, cassis, mint, anise and a touch of tobacco. Classic Napa cab with acidity that won’t quit and alcohol that doesn’t overpower.

Dec 22nd, 2017
Greg Koslosky

A classic Napa Cabernet that show true varietal character with low alcohol and not a lot of new oak.

A classic Napa Cabernet that show true varietal character with low alcohol and not a lot of new oak.

Jul 18th, 2017
Mikey Giugni

Owner/Winemaker Scar of the Sea wines & ciders

9.4

Total throwback to old Napa. All tannin and acid, dust and fruit. The beginning of a legendary wine.

Total throwback to old Napa. All tannin and acid, dust and fruit. The beginning of a legendary wine.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2016
Scott Rowe

Ohhhhh shit, effortlessly great.

Ohhhhh shit, effortlessly great.

Nov 11th, 2016
Zac Melendrez

Straight fire

Straight fire

Sep 12th, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

The 13s are something. While this has always been pretty approachable the structure is in some ways even more pronounced with age. Still a very well balanced cab.

The 13s are something. While this has always been pretty approachable the structure is in some ways even more pronounced with age. Still a very well balanced cab.

Jul 23rd, 2021
Pooneet K

Probably would have been better with a decant but opened this to replace a corked wine and so it goes. 13.5% Napa cab. Always appreciate the matthiasson style with wines like this. Velvety with deep red and purple fruit. Great acid and a nice finish. Quite a lot of sediment.

Probably would have been better with a decant but opened this to replace a corked wine and so it goes. 13.5% Napa cab. Always appreciate the matthiasson style with wines like this. Velvety with deep red and purple fruit. Great acid and a nice finish. Quite a lot of sediment.

Sep 21st, 2024
Michael Sinowitz

Great balance, old world inspired (or Steve would say, classic Napa). One of the more accessible ‘13 cabs I’ve had.

Great balance, old world inspired (or Steve would say, classic Napa). One of the more accessible ‘13 cabs I’ve had.

Oct 18th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

r. @ Bistro jeanty in yountville. Still very young. Like a young Bordeaux. Excellent acidity, bright blue and black fruits, with still pretty crisp but not at all astringent tannins. Pop and pour. Definitely a decant is in order. Opened up nicely over the course of the meal. Really quite delicious.

r. @ Bistro jeanty in yountville. Still very young. Like a young Bordeaux. Excellent acidity, bright blue and black fruits, with still pretty crisp but not at all astringent tannins. Pop and pour. Definitely a decant is in order. Opened up nicely over the course of the meal. Really quite delicious.

Jan 4th, 2017