Jody Scharf

9.4

My newest addition the dog not the wine. Ralphie named after the kid in a "Christmas Story" anyway oh yeah the wine, a mainstay of mine, Matthiason red blend, wonderful in color, acid and fruit balance. — 5 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.4

The ratings below from Steve Matthiason and Raj Parr tell you everything you need to know about this wine. 2 heroes of California wine singing its praises. On Pax’s recommendation I opened one early, I immediately regretted that decision. Not because it’s not good, it is fact VERY good but I wouldn’t come to find that out until I had it open for SIX days. It took that long for the layers and layers of fruit to peel back to reveal the structure underneath. I can only rate now based on day 6, but in 10 years I might be able to go 100pts just like Steve did. — 9 years ago

Shay A

9.2

It can be hard to rate wine appropriately when you are enjoying one of the best steaks out there! Lovely evening with family celebrating my wife and father-in-law's birthdays. This is an excellent house wine. This and the Sullivan's private label (Steve Matthiason is the winemaker for Sullivan's...maybe Del Frisco's too?) are without a doubt some of the finest house wines out there. This is a bold cab on the nose and tongue. Probably needs 2-3 years in the bottle to calm down since it's young at '14, but the tannins aren't overpowering. Big integration of oak; doesn't take away from the tart blackberries and candied plum. Lengthy finish. — 10 years ago

Kelly Hulme

9.3

Wow this was unexpectedly delicious and interesting! Not knowing anything about it, was inspired to order by last week's good experience w the Matthiason white (also a Ribolla blend). Tropical but not sweet, aromatic but not over the top, like a REALLY fun sauvignon blanc. — 10 years ago

Fred Dex

Master Sommelier

9.0

Bright, fresh and delicious red blend of Refosco and Merlot from Matthiason. Tasted with Steve in Napa! — 11 years ago

Michael Scaffidi

Chef Sommelier Jean Georges

9.8

Tasting skin fermented Ribolla Gialla with Jill Matthiason — 12 years ago

with Jennifer

Jody Scharf

9.2

Light and easy and ready. Another great job 👌👍 by Matthiason. Still acid is there. Yum — 6 years ago

Jody Scharf

10

Steve Matthiason gives it a 10. Who am I to override him? Stay safe my friends. My sense is sadly this ride...... Won't be short! — 6 years ago

Bill Bender

9.0

Right time, right place. I think the bottling (Lulu) is a nod to someone at Domaine Tempier. Very light pink hues, a tad fizzy on entry but that dissipates. Primary fruit is strawberry and perhaps watermelon. This isn't as solid as Matthiason, Bandol Domaine Tempier or Liquid Farm for me. I'd rank it with Arnot Roberts. Less weight, simple and fun. — 9 years ago

Dorit Handrus

9.2

@Delectable Wine this is the matthiason 2012 Napa valley ribolla gialla. Oh and it is fantastic. Geebs. Can't think of a more balanced new world, skin-contact right now. Subtly herbaceous, pungently mushroomy. Geebs, yep, geebs. — 10 years ago

with Jason

Charles Hetzel

9.3

2013 Matthiason Chardonnay - surprisingly great Chardonnay — 10 years ago

V M

9.3

One of the best Cali roses out there period. 5 brls made. Strawberry and grapefruit. Bright acidity and bone dry finish. Awesome. Bring in spring!! This and matthiason are my two fav Cali roses. Move over provance! — 11 years ago

Itamar Rosenn

9.1

Love anything by Matthiason. — 13 years ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Great balance on this entry level from Matthiason. Features the green notes of Cabernet with restrained fruit concentration, ample acidity, and oak spice. Would be great with sirloin or roast beef. — 6 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

I know I know I drink a bunch of Matthiason. I'm a fan. Like it all — 7 years ago

Pooneet K

9.0

I'm a sucker for all of the interesting Italian / other varietals Matthiason is doing in Napa, and this is no exception. Nearly orange in the glass, but perhaps only a slight hint of oxidation. This is a powerful white with great acid and a lemony minerally core that goes on for a long finish. — 10 years ago

Brian Duffy

Sommelier & Beverage Director The Barrymore Las Vegas

9.4

Steve Matthiason is hands on with the care of his vineyards. I was fortunate enough to visit during NVV premier week. After standing in the Red Hen Vineyard I can taste my experience when drinking this wine. — 10 years ago

Mylene dG

9.2

Bolinas fourth. Very light easy smooth hints of cantaloupe. Not as big in flavor as matthiason, lighter. But very nice. — 11 years ago

Nikki Nelson

9.7

2010 Cab awesomeness. Love the Matthiason wines and people! This was opened the night of the Napa quake to support our napa warriors — 12 years ago

Jennifer McPherson

9.6

Savoring my last bottle of Matthiason rose. Summer isn't over! Delicious. Love the crisp acidity. — 13 years ago