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His work spans both consulting and estate fruit, and he is closely associated with a more European inspired interpretation of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and blends, with an emphasis on freshness, natural acidity and controlled ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"linda-vista-chardonnay-matthiasson-2023","title":"Linda Vista Chardonnay, Matthiasson 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Matthiasson is a Napa Valley grower and winemaker known for a restrained, vineyard first philosophy that deliberately contrasts with the region’s more powerful and oak driven mainstream style. Alongside Jill Matthiasson, he farms and sources from a network of certified organic and dry farmed vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, with a consistent focus on balance, moderate alcohol and natural acidity. His Chardonnay work is particularly influential in California, prioritising early picking, slow native fermentations and neutral élevage to preserve freshness, precision and site transparency rather than richness or overt malolactic weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda Vista Chardonnay comes from a vineyard located in the western part of the Oak Knoll District close to the Matthiasson winery, originally planted in 1989 by Beringer, with mature vines that contribute notable concentration and depth. The site sits on clay rich soils with cover cropping that helps retain moisture in a notably dry growing environment, conditions further intensified in low yielding vintages that naturally increase concentration in the fruit. Harvest is carried out in multiple passes, with earlier picks contributing acidity and later picks adding mid palate weight and flesh, allowing for a balanced structural profile. Vinification is deliberately simple, with whole cluster pressing followed by native fermentation in neutral barrels, extended lees ageing without racking and minimal stirring. Around two fifths of the barrels are allowed to complete malolactic conversion to soften acidity, while the remainder are protected to retain fresher malic drive, resulting in a Chardonnay that balances texture with tension and finishes with clarity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States, California, Napa Valley (Oak Knoll District)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eFresh, structured, precise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003eWhole cluster pressing, native fermentation in neutral barrels, lees ageing without racking or stirring, partial malolactic conversion with remaining barrels preserved to retain acidity, no new oak, focused on balance of texture, freshness and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes \u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthiasson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55514767065464,"sku":"LINDAVI-23-LOR-WHI","price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Linda_Vista_Matthiasson.png?v=1776429391"},{"product_id":"ribolla-matthiasson-2022","title":"Ribolla, Matthiasson 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Matthiasson is a Napa Valley grower and winemaker recognised for a deliberately restrained, vineyard led philosophy that prioritises balance, freshness and site transparency over the region’s more typical concentration driven style. Alongside Jill Matthiasson, he farms and sources from a network of organic and dry farmed vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, often working with varieties and techniques that sit outside the conventional Napa canon. His approach consistently focuses on natural acidity, moderate alcohol and minimal cellar intervention, with a strong emphasis on expressing vineyard character with precision rather than winemaking imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ribolla is a more unusual component of the Matthiasson range, made from Ribolla Gialla, a northern Italian variety most closely associated with Friuli Venezia Giulia, here planted in select cooler sites in California where it can retain its naturally high acidity and textural clarity. The 2022 vintage in California delivered generally warm conditions, but careful site selection and early picking decisions were key in preserving freshness in aromatic white varieties. In this cuvée, Ribolla is handled in a way that emphasises its natural tension and subtle phenolic structure, showing citrus peel, green apple and pear alongside white floral notes and a faint waxy, textural edge. The palate is linear and gently grippy, with bright acidity and a dry, mineral finish that reflects both the grape’s natural profile and Matthiasson’s restrained winemaking approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States, California\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003eRibolla Gialla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eFresh, textural, linear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003eNative fermentation, gentle pressing and minimal intervention in stainless steel and neutral vessels, with limited or no new oak, followed by short lees ageing to build texture while preserving acidity, freshness and varietal clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes \u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthiasson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55514767098232,"sku":"RIBOLLA-22-MAT-WHI","price":53.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Ribolla_MAtthiasson.png?v=1776265793"},{"product_id":"cabernet-franc-matthiasson-2022","title":"Cabernet Franc, Matthiasson 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Matthiasson is a Napa Valley grower and winemaker known for a restrained, vineyard led approach that runs counter to the region’s more powerful and oak driven mainstream style. Working alongside Jill Matthiasson, he farms and sources from a network of organically and dry farmed vineyards across Napa and Sonoma, with a strong focus on balance, moderate alcohol and natural acidity. His work has been influential in redefining what “Napa style” can look like for Bordeaux varieties, particularly Cabernet Franc, where he emphasises aromatic precision, freshness and herbal detail rather than extraction or density. The guiding philosophy across all wines is that site and season should remain visible in the glass, supported rather than masked by winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Franc is sourced from carefully selected Napa Valley vineyards that tend to sit in cooler or better ventilated sites, where Cabernet Franc can achieve full ripeness while retaining aromatic lift and structural finesse. The 2022 vintage in Napa followed a warm growing season but with careful vineyard management allowing for balanced phenolic development and maintained freshness in the resulting wines. In this cuvée, Cabernet Franc is presented in a pure, varietal focused expression, highlighting its natural aromatic complexity and fine tannic structure. The wine shows red and black cherry, raspberry and cassis, with violet florals, graphite and a subtle green herbal edge typical of well ripened Cabernet Franc. 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In this expression, Cabernet Sauvignon is supported by small amounts of traditional blending varieties depending on vintage, contributing aromatic lift and structural detail. The wine shows blackcurrant, cassis and ripe blackberry, with violet florals, cedar and subtle herbal undertones. 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In the 2021 vintage, which was generally low yielding and marked by concentration and freshness in Napa, the fruit achieved a balance of ripe dark fruit character and fine structural definition. The wine shows blackcurrant, cassis and dark cherry, with cedar, violet and subtle herbal notes. 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