In the tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon, this magnum (1.5L) of Matthiason 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon includes a small amount of Merlot, Cabernet franc and Petit verdot, and is blended from six vineyards throughout the Napa Valley. The nose shows abundant red fruits, lots of bright cherry along with bramble-berries, such as blackberry, cranberry, mulberry, and framed with hints of mineral/herbal characters such as graphite, cedar, and pencil shavings. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with light tannin and beautiful acidity. It is a Napa Cab of the old school, a blended wine, age-worthy, complex, and begging for a steak off of the grill!