Matthiasson Napa Valley White Blend (Semillon/Ribolla Gialla/Sauv Blanc) 2022 PURYEAR This is a Champagne that

This is a Champagne that defies convention

200 feet elevation

mostly destemmed

This historic amaro has been made by the Francoli family since the 1950's

closely resemble those of the Madeira previously contained in these barrels

Matthiasson Napa Valley White Blend (Semillon/Ribolla Gialla/Sauv Blanc) 2022 PURYEAR This is a Champagne thatSteve Matthiasson's love affair with Friulian whites is the engine behind this Napa Valley blend a wine that reads as Italian in spirit but Napa in fruit. The 2022 is 46% Semillon, 29% Ribolla Gialla, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Tocai Friulano. The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon come from Ryan's Vineyard on alluvial gravel in southern Napa, while the Ribolla and Tocai are from the tiny Bengier Vineyard at the mouth of Dry Creek canyon. Native ferment,