Very dry and crisp without puckering. Exceptionally clean finish. Minerally, mild salinity. “Like you licked a rock out of the ocean,” says the waitress at the Catbird seat. — 2 years ago
My husband likes the really sharp, grapefruity sauv Blancs which I’m less enthused by so they suggested this at the wine shoppe, and I was pleasantly surprised. Nice and minerally but still has that sharper citrus element too. — 3 years ago
What a wonderful Napa Merlot from Mathiasson. Quite deep in the glass. Tons of pepper on the palate which is interesting. Lots of dark red fruit - not blackberry, but blackcurrant. Excellent acid and a nice finish. Great pairing with pork chops with a mustard sauce. — 9 months ago
Sweet but not cloying. Delightful on its own, or in a fancy negroni. Probably the best vermouth I’ve had (though I am not an aficionado!) — 2 years ago
This is why we love the Matthiasson’s, always experimenting, innovating, and refining!
1hr+ decant. Bright red color. Massive floral nose with apricot. Well balanced with medium depth. Apples, olives, oranges, and peaches on the palate. If having blind, I’m pretty sure I would have gone white or at a minimum a massive Rose. Best comparison would be a floral Beaujolais. I don’t get any Syrah. Paired very nicely with lamb, peppers, and saffron rice. Would be lovely on a summer night. 93 and heading higher because I can’t seem to put the glass down, especially because of the lovely, unique smell! Reminds me of a beer I once had but can’t recall its name. I find myself just continuing to write about this!! — 3 years ago
Leading craftspersonship — 6 months ago
Tangy deliciousness! — 9 months ago
I was swearing off Grenache (both colors) due to the incessant hangovers—and yes, I have one—but this is the kind of juice that is worth the squeeze. Lighter than expected in a good way, not zippy but not overly bloated with sugar and booze, at least not that the palate can detect. Would drink again on a hot evening and wait for what may come. — a year ago
Pooneet K
Really a nice skin contact ribolla. Would have guessed it was radikon or something similar. Quite grippy, but with great fruit and intensity. — 5 months ago