{"product_id":"matthiasson-linda-vista-vineyard-chardonnay-oak-knoll-district-napa-valley-california-2024","title":"Matthiasson ‘Linda Vista Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California 2024","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJill and Steve Matthiasson founded their family winery in 2003 after years in sustainable agriculture and the local food movement. The estate farms organically and makes classically structured wines in moderate alcohol. Linda Vista is a vineyard behind their home, leased in 2011 and converted to organic farming.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Matthiasson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic (CCOF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley. A site on the western side of the district, near the city of Napa, planted in 1989. Marine-origin clay soils. Cool winds preserve acidity while the Napa sun adds ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently whole-cluster pressed. Blended from eight harvest dates, with earlier picks adding acidity and minerality and later picks adding body. Fermented with native yeast in barrel. One third of the barrels went through malolactic fermentation. No racking, with minimal bâtonnage on selected barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged on the lees in seasoned French oak barrels with no new oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer lemon and ripe orchard fruit, with yellow peach, musk melon and honey. Chalky, mineral and lively, with a creamy texture balanced by bright acidity and a clean finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken with root vegetables, crab cakes, shellfish crudo and grilled pork chops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScores:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decanter 95 (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matthiasson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45504702906434,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/matthiassonchardonnay.png?v=1791581863","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/matthiasson-linda-vista-vineyard-chardonnay-oak-knoll-district-napa-valley-california-2024","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}