2016 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley, USA KOBAL During the maceration

During the maceration

often referred to as "lemon grass" or "yerba limon

the whole clusters soak together in Chardonnay juice

punchdowns and delestage are used

"Sgarzon" is a cooler

2016 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson Vineyard Napa Valley, USA KOBAL During the macerationFrom 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