The 2021 Mataro (Napa County) emerges from Brandlin, high atop Mt. Veeder. Rich, deep and wonderfully nuanced, the 2021 is a wine of tremendous character and pedigree. That is evident from the very first taste. Dark fruit, cedar, blood orange and dried flowers are some of the many nuances that develop in time. Mountain structure adds tons of dynamic energy. The 2021 is absolutely compelling. (AG)