Classic Mathis Grenache! The 2014 has super sweet and concentrated red raspberry fruit. Jammy and lush on the palate, the broad platform is supported by fine, chalky tannins that keep the wine in balance, and help it pair well with almost all types of foods. 82% Grenache
10% Carignane 6% Petite Sirah 2% Alicante Bouschet
The wines from the wee Mathis Vineyard vary a bit from year to year, but in a predictably narrow range. The hallmark fruit characters are dried black cherry, framboise, wild plum, cranberry, a kiss of currant and strawberry jam, then tie it up with a some piney juniper spice and a quick grind of black pepper; a little garrigue if you will. All framed in suitable tannic structure, enough to make it pair with foods but never as high as to jamb an elbow in your ribs. This is known as B-A-L-A-N-C-E, something not often seen in California, haha! Take note.
Like in the south of France, the Mathis isn’t pure Grenache; Petite Sirah, Carignane and Alicante Bouschet are part of the field blend, and contribute structural, spice and fruit components. The actual blend varies Oh, one last thing: I never use new oak for aging the Mathis Grenache. Never. Ever. Ever. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pro barrel aging, but NEW barrels would absolutely ruin the beautiful fruit and finesse of a wine like this. Plus, if it tasted like every other California wine, why would you bother drinking it? from year to year, the Grenache typically making up about 85%.
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