Joe D'Angelo

9.5

The Never Say Never Cabernet Sauvignon from Raj Parr is sourced from the Dead Fred Vineyard in Napa Valley's Coombsville AVA, which is organically farmed by Steve Mathiasson. This traditional style Cabernet shows wonderful elegance and refinement, as it opens to inviting aromas of dark/red currants, red berry tea, zesty florals, tobacco, crushed graphite and a savory/herbal character that all take shape and emerge gracefully from the glass. On the palate this possesses a gorgeous medium-body that is impeccably balanced and well-structured with velvety tannins and wonderful acidity providing terrific freshness. It goes on to impress with its lovely bright character, displaying delicious mouth watering flavors of currants, crushed violets, fresh tobacco and zesty undertones which continue to linger all the way through the precisely focused finish. The 2016 is a beautifully crafted Cabernet that shows plenty of energy and verve in its youth, however readers should allow this beauty some time to settle down and mature, as it shows incredible promise to evolve and age exceptionally well for years to come. — 2 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.2

Beautiful. An exciting find, up there with Mathiasson rosé — 5 years ago

Jay Medvitz

9.8

Tasting some wine with Steve Mathiasson! — 8 years ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Really very nice. Always a mathiasson fan but this is excellent. Great weight on both the nose and palate. Bit of honey, beeswax, good acid, light white fruit, peach. Pretty complete - hits much of the palate. Quite delicious. — 2 years ago

DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.4

Mathiasson the homie — 3 years ago

Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

9.0

Über blend is big: jammy red fruit & rich saddle leather — 6 years ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Very nice ribolla gialla from Mathiasson, which is always a treat. Honeyed yellow color, this clearly sees skin contact as there are definite tannins. Very well balanced with good acid. Fruit a bit muted but not in a bad way. Really nice. — 2 years ago

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Riccardo L.

9.3

Arneis? Cortese? Pecorino? TOGETHER? From NAPA? And Mathiasson? What an absolute treat! What a beautifully made wine! And super cool bottle with a beer bottle cap. Looooove love love love it. — 3 years ago

Josh Grove

9.1

Yup, this Mathiasson guy knows what he's doing. Super fresh & bright, with just enough roundness. — 7 years ago