Paul J

9.1

Solid Chard. Lots of metallic components with apples and bright pears. Medium depth and finish. More acidity than I was expecting. — 2 years ago

with Brooke

Pooneet K

8.9

First time trying this “villages” Chardonnay from Matthiasson. For the price quite nice. I think it satisfies the concept of a more accessible less expensive introduction to their Chardonnay - ie, a villages wine - quite well. Very good pairing with a goat cheese and broccolini tart. — 6 years ago

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

yup. what daily drinking Cali wine should be. excellent showing for the money. — 7 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.1

Tuesday wine on a Thursday. Racy, fruity and some pepper. Pliny the Elder would approve. — 9 years ago

Aaron Dornstreich

8.9

Prolly missed the optimal window on this. Still interesting but lacking any fresh fruit qualities. — 9 years ago

Sarah Sampsel

9.4

I just love Matthiasson so much! It's all incredible. — 9 years ago

with Joris, Calvin and 1 other

Chris Koupal

9.5

To @David A Lentine @Ron R @Roy Goble @Tj Adams @Bill Bender @Ryan Mitchell. Here is something totally new that will challenge how you think about wine. Served in a 1 L bottle, red served slightly chilled from Napa Valley. Great with pizzas or salads or BBQ on a hot day. — 10 years ago

Joshua McCasland

9.0

Spice, cherries, chewy through middle, clean finish. Super enjoyable. — 11 years ago

Drew Baker

9.1

After dinner libation. Very interesting to taste, but a bit overwhelming for me... — 11 years ago

Julia Weinberg

10

Shut up good. This is why the Matthiassons kick ass beyond belief. — 13 years ago

Maggie Thomer

9.6

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. — 4 years ago

Paul J

9.3

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!! — 5 years ago

with Brooke

Ganesh

9.6

Smells like Napa. Tastes like old world — 6 years ago

Chris Ward

9.3

Lively, fresh, elegant. Nose of red fruits herbs, and spice. Great balance and acidity. — 7 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.5

A lean blend of tropical fruit and Meyer lemon - and solid minerality (limestone?). Some debate ensued about how this compared favorably with Alsace. — 9 years ago

with Lynne

Chris Hogan

9.4

One of the more interesting whites out there. Nice briney quality without any malo side effects. Great effort! — 9 years ago

Jonathan Patch

9.3

Things fall apart — 10 years ago

with Micah, Mike and 4 others

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.1

@Steve Matthiasson thanks for sharing this lovely stuff — 11 years ago

James McFadyen

Wine Consultant and Allocation Specialist at Spec's

9.4

Oh my, what a Cabernet. Seductive, charming and drinkable, but I would bet my bottom dollar that with good cellaring this would be a stunner. — 11 years ago

Rob Lateiner

9.2

Wonderful high acid and refreshing. No tropical fruit here. A light nuttiness. Some of my favorite whites being made in CA today. — 12 years ago

Vasudev Vadlamudi

9.5

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!) — 4 years ago

Joe Davant

9.2

Lone pine is a great name for this vineyard because the Lagrein really delivers pine notes on the nose. Delicious and well made. — 5 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

Pineapple 🍍 lemon 🍋 delish — 6 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.0

Some oak - light and clean - apple. Only year this made. May 2019. — 7 years ago

Luke Burke

8.9

Great wine. Had for thanksgiving dinner. Did not disappoint! — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.0

Another Chard made in an oxidative style. Loved this two years ago, but this had more baked apple and less verve. — 9 years ago

Adam Lawrence

9.3

Great summer wine. Bright and clear. — 10 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

8.9

The clippers give it away every time, this is the Cabernet Franc from Matthiasson and a firm nod of appreciation to its home back in the Loire. The one critique I would say is that is tastes like it was picked early (as expected from this producer) but maybe a touch too early as the tannins are a little drying and the acidity a little too noticeable, overpowering the finish taking it a little our of balance. A noble effort however as the right fruit and spice aromatics and flavors are present. Have a classic Chinon or if you have had one you know what I mean. — 10 years ago

Bruce Baldinger

9.3

Perfect with ceviche. Handles the spices and citrus without being too floral. — 11 years ago

with Maryalice and William

V M

8.9

This unfiltered sav blanc has big bright acidity and bold flavors of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. Nice mouth watering finish — 13 years ago