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Convexity, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

California, United States 2013 (750mL)
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Convexity, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

When speaking to Decanter about Napa Valley’s legendary 2013 vintage, Tod Mostero of Dominus Estate exclaimed: “I can now die happy as a winemaker” and went on to say, “I’d love to see another year as good as this, but I can settle for just one.” Such strong words from such an illustrious producer should not—cannot—be overlooked, but does it have the ring of truth? The answer is a resounding yes, as one internet search or one conversation with a wine junkie will confirm. It truly is, as cliché as it may sound, one of those “vintages of a lifetime.”
Critic James Suckling, recalling his experiences with Napa’s region-defining, best-of-class Cabernets from the ‘60s and ‘70s, also hyped the 2013 vintage, saying, “I have a feeling that some of Napa’s great reds of 2013 will be the same benchmarks in the future.” So does Convexity qualify as one of “Napa’s great reds”? With Steve Matthiasson at the winemaking helm, my answer is yes—it’s no coincidence he earned the San Francisco Chronicle’s “Winemaker of the Year” award in 2014. We’re five years past the now-legendary 2013 vintage and its powerful shockwaves are still reverberating amongst consumers and critics. These beautiful wines have just started showing their true colors and, owing to the deft touch of Matthiasson, Convexity shows class, poise, true Cabernet Sauvignon identity, and breathtaking finesse. This is a special offer and it comes at a special price, too. Don’t miss it!
Convexity’s label isn’t filled with mathematical symbols to be abstract—there’s a reason for it. Prior to starting Convexity, the three owners were partners of an asset management company that dealt with calculated, long-term investments and foreign currencies with the assistance of mathematical models. When they put their heads together and formed Convexity, their end goal was to create one of Napa’s greatest labels. To accomplish this, they needed premium fruit and a world-renowned winemaker, which they found in the ever-increasing stock that is Steve Matthiasson. With his knowledge and their financial wherewithal, Convexity was born—and it represents a worthy investment: This is incredibly affordable Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the world’s great growing sites, and it will last decades in the cellar while increasing in value. Now that’s what you call a great ROI. 

There are five different grapes in 2013 Convexity, but the majority of (77%) is Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll District’s Red Hen Vineyard, now owned by the esteemed Araujo family—wine lovers know and respect this name. Even the Merlot, which makes up 9% of this blend, has pedigree, coming from Steve Mathiasson’s own vineyard. The five different varieties fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and after the final blend, the wine was transferred into French barriques, 20% new, for 18 months. It was bottled without fining. 

You know those moments when you pull the cork of a wine and catch a mesmerizing whiff that immediately lets you know this is something special? That’s 2013 Convexity Cabernet summarized. In the glass it pours a dark, nearly opaque ruby with bright magenta hues on the rim, but you won’t spend much time eyeing the wine. You’ll be captivated by the jaw-dropping aromatics and further spellbound by its gorgeously layered palate. On the nose, expect ripe black cherries, a bushel of fresh-picked red and black berries, currants, plums, forest floor, cedar shavings, pencil lead, cacao, cloves, coffee grinds, and a touch of tobacco leaf. If it wasn’t for the presence of polished fruit, I’d be looking towards premium Bordeaux territory in a blind tasting. At five years old, the palate is brilliant, fresh, and unmistakably blue chip Cabernet Sauvignon. I have much longed for a return to Napa’s classic style—a wine focused on elegance and terroir over extraction and alcohol. Convexity accomplishes everything I’ve itched for. The palate is wonderfully refreshing with fine tannins and a robust, earth- and fruit-packed finish. Even more amazing is its ability to drink so well right now, despite having the capacity to age at least two decades. When enjoying, decant for 30-60 minutes and serve in large Bordeaux stems alongside a traditional beef daube. Cheers!
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Country
United States
Region
California
Sub-Region
United StatesNapa Valley
Soil
Various
Farming
Sustainable Practices
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Merlot 9%, Petite Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Sangiovese 4%
Alcohol
13.1
OAK
French Oak Barriques (20% new)
TEMP.
65
Glassware
Bordeaux Stem
Drinking
Now-2033
Decanting
30 Minutes
Pairing
Traditional Beef Daube

United States

Washington

Columbia Valley

Like many Washington wines, the “Columbia Valley” indication only tells part of the story: Columbia Valley covers a huge swath of Central
Washington, within which are a wide array of smaller AVAs (appellations).

Oregon

Willamette Valley

Oregon’s Willamette Valley has become an elite winegrowing zone in record time. Pioneering vintner David Lett, of The Eyrie Vineyard, planted the first Pinot Noir in the region in 1965, soon to be followed by a cadre of forward-thinking growers who (correctly) saw their wines as America’s answer to French
Burgundies. Today, the Willamette
Valley is indeed compared favorably to Burgundy, Pinot Noir’s spiritual home. And while Pinot Noir accounts for 64% of Oregon’s vineyard plantings, there are cool-climate whites that must not be missed.

California

Santa Barbara

Among the unique features of Santa Barbara County appellations like Ballard Canyon (a sub-zone of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA), is that it has a cool, Pacific-influenced climate juxtaposed with the intense luminosity of a southerly
latitude (the 34th parallel). Ballard Canyon has a more north-south orientation compared to most Santa Barbara AVAs, with soils of sandy
clay/loam and limestone.

California

Paso Robles

Situated at an elevation of 1,600 feet, it is rooted in soils of sandy loam and falls within the Highlands District of the Paso Robles AVA.

New York

North Fork

Wine growers and producers on Long Island’s North Fork have traditionally compared their terroir to that of Bordeaux and have focused on French varieties such as Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

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