Matthiasson

Napa Valley Red Blend

9.226 ratings

9.23 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.1

In Mag

In Mag

Feb 16th, 2022

9.3

Superb. Fresh and full-flavored, with crackling crispness.

Superb. Fresh and full-flavored, with crackling crispness.

Aug 21st, 2016

9.2

PnP. Cedar, plums, prunes, and cherries on the nose and palate. Probably slightly past prime. Nice depth and solid finish.

PnP. Cedar, plums, prunes, and cherries on the nose and palate. Probably slightly past prime. Nice depth and solid finish.

Mar 28th, 2025

9.3

1hr+ decant. For some reason I want to say this wine is juicy. Dark red wine with translucent edges. Wood, cherries, and subtle manure on the nose. Juicy with more wood on the palate with some sweetness. Medium finish and depth. Unique wine that is very enjoyable.

1hr+ decant. For some reason I want to say this wine is juicy. Dark red wine with translucent edges. Wood, cherries, and subtle manure on the nose. Juicy with more wood on the palate with some sweetness. Medium finish and depth. Unique wine that is very enjoyable.

Jan 4th, 2025

9.2

Quite delicious, but needs a 2+ hour decant even at 10+ years (plus lots of sediment so the decant is necessary anyway). Great pairing with an Easter roast beef and mushrooms. Nice darker fruit. Tannins still quite there - could take another ~5 years. Nice acid on the finish and always appreciate the < 14% abv.

Quite delicious, but needs a 2+ hour decant even at 10+ years (plus lots of sediment so the decant is necessary anyway). Great pairing with an Easter roast beef and mushrooms. Nice darker fruit. Tannins still quite there - could take another ~5 years. Nice acid on the finish and always appreciate the < 14% abv.

Mar 31st, 2024

9.2

Nice age on this red Bordeaux blend done in Steve Metthiasson’s signature old world bright acid style. Just beginning to show notes of pomegranate and plum. Cheers.

Nice age on this red Bordeaux blend done in Steve Metthiasson’s signature old world bright acid style. Just beginning to show notes of pomegranate and plum. Cheers.

Sep 27th, 2023

9.3

Really nice

Really nice

May 15th, 2022

9.1

Chocolate

Chocolate

Aug 16th, 2019

9.3

Spice, dark fruits, real nice blend.

Spice, dark fruits, real nice blend.

Feb 17th, 2019

9.3

Stays on your palate that screams more more more....

Stays on your palate that screams more more more....

Jul 13th, 2018