2016 Matthiasson Refosco, Napa Valley, USA Joliet The soil is layered with

The soil is layered with clay

Grape: Grenache Blanc 50%

with ~40 % whole clusters

series combined with the alpine river valley/dry summer microclimate to yield an

Fining/Filtration: Yes/No

2016 Matthiasson Refosco, Napa Valley, USA Joliet The soil is layered withFrom the Matthiasson familys organically farmed Oak Knoll District plantings, Refosco is rendered in a fresh, savory register rather than a heavy one. The fruit was picked on the earlier side and fermented with native yeasts in small tanks, mostly destemmed, with gentle daily pump overs to keep the tannins fine. levage was deliberately quiettime in neutral French oak (older barrels and puncheons) on the leesso the vineyard voice stays front and center