This wine is made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep color. It has smoky black fruit, herbs, baking spices, and dusty nuances. It has strong fruit and structure, and the fine tannins spread smoothly in the mouth. It is a wine that can be enjoyed even two days after opening, and it is also a wine that can be expected to age for a long time. This full-bodied and delicate wine is irresistible for California Cabernet lovers and goes great with steak. This Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine has aromas of blackcurrant, tobacco, and chocolate. The concentrated fruit and sharp tannins fully express the wonderfulness of the vineyards in the sandy soil and cool climate. There are two types of people in this world: those who earn their success through steady hard work and study, and those who are born with some kind of talent. For Matt Deas, the profession of winemaker is his calling. Matt studied geology at the University of Vermont and gained experience at Staglin in Napa Valley and Craggy Range in New Zealand. Matt is one of the few winemakers who instinctively understands the entire process from the soil to the grapes being ripened and the wine made from those grapes being poured into the glass. Matt, who is curious and adventurous, values the most is focusing on the fields and cultivation. Making high-quality wine starts with growing healthy grapes while taking into account the condition of the soil and the weather. The Pairing's philosophy is "winemaking without territory." At The Pairing, we use grapes harvested from various fields to find a style that suits the grapes and blend the wine exquisitely. The Pairing is the second wine shared by sister wineries "Jonata" and "The Hilt", and Matt Deas is the winemaker. "Paring" comes from the name of a paring knife or fruit knife, "pairing knife". A fruit knife is a knife that every kitchen lover has at least one of, and it is flexible enough to handle a wide variety of ingredients. The Pairing wines are also made in an adaptable style that can be easily paired with a variety of dishes. The style of the wine is extremely pure. It is a wine that is not too assertive, but has a strong presence and flavor, like a great supporting actor. Most of the appellations on the label are California, but in fact most of the grapes are of a quality that can be called Santa Barbara AVA. Rather, The Pairing is not a wine to be enjoyed on that level, but a "delicious wine that will never fail" to liven up a time spent with family and friends, and a very reliable "go-to" casual wine brand that is easy to "pair" with various situations.