region: Napa Valley, California, United States
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker: Steve Matthiasson
Farming: practicing sustainable
Steve Matthiasson is a leader in California, and specifically Napa Valley, for crafting terroir-driven, refined wines from iconic vineyard sites under his own label, as well as consulting on others, like the Long-Term Wine Companys Convexity. Sourced from some of the best Cabernet fruit around Napa, the Convexity shows a beautiful balance between juiciness and
tension
, and is very much Steves elegant style of winemaking. Jammy and
ripe black fruit
and currant on the nose are met with spice and structure on the palate. Although rich in fruit, the subtle use of oak makes for a smooth yet complex wine.
Pairings:
Moussaka served hot
