Steve Matthiasson is a Napa Valley grower and winemaker known for a distinctly restrained, site focused approach that contrasts with the region’s more opulent stylistic norm. Alongside Jill Matthiasson, he farms a range of organically and dry farmed vineyards across Napa and neighbouring Sonoma, working primarily with trusted growers who share a low input philosophy. His reputation has been built on championing balance in Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, with an emphasis on moderate alcohol, natural acidity and vineyard transparency rather than extraction or heavy oak influence. Across both estate and sourced fruit, the aim is to highlight the nuance of site and season through careful harvesting decisions and gentle cellar work.
The Napa Cabernet is a regional blend sourced from a selection of vineyard sites across Napa Valley, combining fruit from cooler benchland and hillside parcels to balance ripeness with structure and freshness. The 2021 vintage in Napa was generally low yielding and naturally concentrated, producing wines with firm tannins, good acidity and clear fruit definition. In this expression, Cabernet Sauvignon is supported by small amounts of traditional blending varieties depending on vintage, contributing aromatic lift and structural detail. The wine shows blackcurrant, cassis and ripe blackberry, with violet florals, cedar and subtle herbal undertones. The palate is focused and medium weighted for Napa Cabernet, with fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long, linear finish that reflects Matthiasson’s restrained stylistic intent.
Origin United States, California, Napa Valley
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2021
Alcohol 13.5%
Style Structured, fresh, restrained
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Native fermentation with gentle extraction, restrained maceration and minimal pump overs, followed by élevage in French oak barrels with a moderate proportion of new oak, focused on balance, freshness and vineyard expression
Notes Sustainable Viticulture
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
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England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
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Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
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Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
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