Matthiasson Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2013

Ratings on Delectable

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

The 2013 blend is roughly 55 percent Sauvignon blanc, 25 percent Ribolla gialla, 15 percent Semillon, and 5 percent Tocai Friulano. All four varieties were co-fermented in 20% new Boutes barrels, and aged on its lees, with no stirring, until bottling. Splendid mix of old world with a dash of new world. The Sauvignon brings out the tropicals; peach, lychees, lime, pineapple, ripe fig, nuts and yellow & white florals. Ribolla gives it great stones & minerality. The Semillon gives it a waxy and creamy feel in the mouth. The Tocai Friulano gives it spice on the nose and palate. It's got great acidity with a rich, round, full long brilliant finish.

The 2013 blend is roughly 55 percent Sauvignon blanc, 25 percent Ribolla gialla, 15 percent Semillon, and 5 percent Tocai Friulano. All four varieties were co-fermented in 20% new Boutes barrels, and aged on its lees, with no stirring, until bottling. Splendid mix of old world with a dash of new world. The Sauvignon brings out the tropicals; peach, lychees, lime, pineapple, ripe fig, nuts and yellow & white florals. Ribolla gives it great stones & minerality. The Semillon gives it a waxy and creamy feel in the mouth. The Tocai Friulano gives it spice on the nose and palate. It's got great acidity with a rich, round, full long brilliant finish.

9.2

Yianni Stone Delectable Pro

Mouth watering

Mouth watering

9.3

Scott Rowe Delectable Pro

What a blend!!

What a blend!!

9.3

Nate Axline Delectable Pro

Funk, texture, tart. Yum!

Funk, texture, tart. Yum!

9.2

Matt Sterr Delectable Pro

Minerally with a waxy mouthfeel. Long finish with a hint of spice.

Minerally with a waxy mouthfeel. Long finish with a hint of spice.

9.1

Jennifer DiDomizio Delectable Pro

Always one of my favorite California whites.

Always one of my favorite California whites.

9.3

Yianni Stone Delectable Pro

Medium progression, zesty acidity, floral nose, light body.

Medium progression, zesty acidity, floral nose, light body.

9.0

Chris Holinger Delectable Pro

Brilliantly drinkable white blend from some of the most dedicated.

Brilliantly drinkable white blend from some of the most dedicated.

9.1

Cathy Corison Delectable Pro

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

Delicious, as always.

Delicious, as always.

9.3

Les Huisman Delectable Pro

Delicious. Rich. Yet chalky and crisp. Tart, refreshing finish.

Delicious. Rich. Yet chalky and crisp. Tart, refreshing finish.

9.2

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