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The Melanson Vineyard is situated
on the south-facing side of Pritchard Hill at 1,300 feet above Napa
Valley's eastern ridge. Matthew's Block is 8 acres of Clone 7 and
337 Cabernet Sauvignon that was meticulously planted to take
advantage of the slope and climate.
 2004
Matthew's Block Cabernet Sauvignon - Tasting Notes
Concentrated aromatics of black cherry, plum, dark
chocolate, roast coffee and smoke segue to lush mouth-coating
flavors of ripe berries, red curreant, anise, vanilla, nutmeg and
cedar. This wine gives a very warm and inviting impression
(like an alpine log cabin in winter).
The tannins are focused at first on the front of
the palate, then spread elegantly across the rest
of one's mouth.
This wine is classically structured with firm
but not overwhelming tannins, and enough acidity to allow it to pair
perfectly with a host of foods (cedar-planked salmon, lamb with
rosemary, east-Indian inspired meat dishes to name a few).
It should age
beautifully for a decade or more.
Wine
Information
• Harvested: September 21, 2004
• Barrel Aging: 32 months in 100% French Oak
• Bottled: June 20, 2007
• Alcohol: 14.2%
• Production: 327 cases
• Release Date: September 1, 2008
Price:
$55.00 | Buy Now
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