Matthiasson, Napa Valley (California) 2021

 Matthiasson’s 2021 White Wine is a blend you are unlikely to find anywhere else.  Marrying traditional Bordeaux grapes with northern Italian ones, it comprises 36% Semillon, 32% Ribolla Gialla, 32% Sauvignon Blanc, and 3% Tocai Friulano.  The absence of malolactic conversion preserves the high acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc, while the Semillon and a touch of new oak add a bit of roundness and body.  Lemon curd, lime, pineapple, white flower, grass, and baking spice all come through in the glass.  This wine will pair well with many dishes, as the acid will cut through fat, while the roundness will compliment leaner fare.  That said, it is delight to drink on its own too!