Meza Wine Cub / February 2025
Connoisseur White / White
Wine 1: Matthiasson Chardonnay Linda Vista Vineyard 2022
“Light-bodied and fresh, this wine benefits from grapes grown in heavy clay soil in the city of Napa that wouldn’t work well for a red. Lots of green-apple fruitiness, Meyer lemons, pear slices and light buttery hints of partial malolactic. Barrel fermented with native yeast, as are all Matthiasson wines. Drink now.” – James Suckling
Tasting Note: Golden Delicious apples, yellow peaches, musk melon, and honey on the nose and through to the palate, the medium acidity is balanced by pleasant fleshiness, finishing very clean with a hint of minerality. Refreshing and with moderate alcohol, this wine is all about pleasure, begging to be drunk up, with some oysters or a roast chicken and a big smile.
Wine 2: Pietracupa Il Cupo 2020
Vivid straw-green. Deep aromas of stone fruit, pear, lime and jasmine, plus a whiff of Bourbon whiskey. Fresh and focused, with rich citrus and tropical fruit flavors showing outstanding palate presence and intensity. The finish is vibrant and long and showcases hints of tropical fruits and white flowers.100% Fiano from the Toppole cru near Montefredane.