2017 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Emidio Pepe side of Aligote

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partial whole-cluster with aging in tank and completely destemmed with aging in 5-10 year old oak barrels

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2017 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Emidio Pepe side of Aligote86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Winemaking: Fermented in small open top tanks. Since the fermentation temperatures were cool, the fermentations were long and slow, mostly lasting around three weeks. The wine was pressed at dryness, blended immediately, and aged for 20 months in a combination of mostly used and a few new barrels (<20% new French oak). This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and