Matthews Winery

2019 Sauvignon Blanc

The 2019 Matthews Sauvignon Blanc was crafted using Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from select vineyards in Washington State, located on the Royal Slope of the Columbia Valley and the southern slopes of the Rattlesnake Mountains of the Yakima Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the fruit was hand-harvested in the early mornings between September 4th and 25th. Upon arriving at the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted and both whole cluster and de-stemmed pressed. It was then fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks (93%) and French oak barrels (7%) before being bottled and released. Only 1,450 cases were produced. Tasting Notes: Intense aromatics of lemon drop, lime peel, honeycomb, honeysuckle blossoms, as well as a chalky minerality. Swirling adds peach pit and lychee with wafting green notes of gooseberry and fragrant fresh herbs. The palate has great polish and weight with a touch more fruit sweetness than the nose suggests. Finishes classically dry and pithy with some mineral nuance that makes it irresistible. Wine Facts Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Bacchus, Stillwater Creek, Lawrence Laura Lee, Lawrence La Reyna Blanca, Boushey; Varietal Composition: 93% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sémillon. Vinification: Fermented in 93%, stainless steel and 7%, French oak barrels. Aged for 8 months in stainless steel. Alcohol: 13.0%; Cases Produced: 1,310; Drinkability: Now-2022

• Bottle$24.00

2018 Sauvignon Blanc

The 2018 Matthews Sauvignon Blanc was crafted using Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from Washington State vineyards in the Columbia Valley and Yakima Valley AVAs. The fruit was hand-harvested between August 31st and September 21st, arrived to the winery in the cool early morning, and received a combination of both whole cluster and destemmed pressing. It was then fermented and aged in 90% stainless steel and 10% French oak barrels before being bottled and released. Only 1,404 cases were produced. Tasting Notes: Notes of white tea, citrus and pithy stone fruit. Swirling brings up white peach and sweet grapefruit, lychee, ripe guava and herbs. The palate has volume, good tension and a terrific combination of freshness and sweet fruit. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Lawrence Laura Lee Vineyard, Boushey Vineyard. Varietal Composition: 96% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Semillon; Vinification: 90% Stainless Steel, 10% French oak barrels; Alcohol: 13.9%; Cases Produced: 1404; Drinkability: Now-2020

• Bottle$24.00

2017 Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is rich but bracing. Ripe and chewy in your mouth, with plenty of bright acidity on the finish. Expect lots of tropical notes—pineapple, guava, mango, grapefruit—with a touch of lime or creamy lemon. Look deeper and you'll find notes of honeysuckle flower and some minerality, like rain-wet slate. Subtle notes of green grass, pear, toffee and fennel create a surprisingly complex bouquet, but they don't prevent this from being an easy wine for anyone to love. Like summer, it is beautiful but fleeting. Enjoy this wine in its first, second or possibly third summer, while the volume and fruit are at their peak. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Tropical notes, citrus and honeydew melon. Swirling brings up sweet citrus, pineapple rind and white tea. The palate has good volume, polish and vibrant acidity. Flavors of pithy stone fruit and citrus linger on the finish. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Yakima Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Lawrence, Boushey Vineyards. Varietal Composition: 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Sémillon; Aging: 7 months in stainless steel; Alcohol: 14.1%; Cases Produced: 875; Drinkability: Now-2023

2016 Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is rich but bracing. Ripe and chewy in your mouth, with plenty of bright acidity on the finish. Expect lots of tropical notes—pineapple, guava, mango, grapefruit—with a touch of lime or creamy lemon. Look deeper and you'll find notes of honeysuckle flower and some minerality, like rain-wet slate. Subtle notes of green grass, pear, toffee and fennel create a surprisingly complex bouquet, but they don't prevent this from being an easy wine for anyone to love. Like summer, it is beautiful but fleeting. Enjoy this wine in its first, second or possibly third summer, while the volume and fruit are at their peak. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Explosive nose of green guava, citrus rind, passion fruit and slate. Swirling adds sweetness to the fruit while adding white peach and apricot preserves. The palate is vibrant and mouthwatering with great polish and minerality. A perfect balance of ripe fruit and acid to keep this impeccably drinkable. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Sagemoor, Boushey Vineyards; Varietal Composition: 89% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Semillon; Aging: 64% stainless steel tanks, 20% French oak barrels, 16% concrete eggs; Alcohol: 13.5%; Cases Produced: 667; Drinkability: Now-2018

2015 Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is rich but bracing. Ripe and chewy in your mouth, with plenty of bright acidity on the finish. Expect lots of tropical notes—pineapple, guava, mango, grapefruit—with a touch of lime or creamy lemon. Look deeper and you'll find notes of honeysuckle flower and some minerality, like rain-wet slate. Subtle notes of green grass, pear, toffee and fennel create a surprisingly complex bouquet, but they don't prevent this from being an easy wine for anyone to love. Like summer, it is beautiful but fleeting. Enjoy this wine in its first, second or possibly third summer, while the volume and fruit are at their peak. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Pungent tropical tree fruit like pineapple and guava mixed with some citrus spice and fresh cut hay. Air brings up white flowers, sweet honeysuckle and wet slate. The palate is rich and textured with enough acidity to keep it fresh but not bracing. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Lawrence Vineyard, Den Hoed, Sagemoor Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Aging: 0% oak, 5 months aging; Alcohol: 14.2%; Cases Produced: 842; Drinkability: Now-2017

2018 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

The 2018 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from two vineyard sites in Washington State AVAs, located in the Yakima Valley and Royal Slope region of the Columbia Valley. Each vineyard is farmed using sustainable practices. For maximum concentration, both vineyards were farmed at one cluster per shoot and then hand-harvested in the early morning between September 10th - September 14th. Upon arriving in the winery, each vineyard lot was hand-sorted, whole cluster pressed and left to settle for 24-48 hours. The wine was fermented in a combination of small concrete eggs and larger French oak puncheons. A small amount of lees was kept with the wine during racking and then moved to two 860L French oak puncheons where it was rolled for 3 months before being settled in bottle on July 3rd, 2019. This wine was evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team. Only 2 large format barrels were used, resulting in 171 cases. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Notes of bergamot, ginger, white flowers and green tea. Swirling adds caramelized kumquat, lightly toasted puff pastry and white peach pit. The palate has a hint of bloomed baking spice, pithy citrus and vibrant acidity. A beautifully complex wine with density, verve and a spice filled finish. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Boushey Touro, Stillwater Creek Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Sémillon; Vinification: Fermented in 85% concrete egg, 12% used French oak and 3% new French oak. Aged for 3 months in fermentation vessels and 6 months in 860L French oak puncheons. Alcohol: 13.6%; Cases Produced: 171; Drinkability: Now-2021

2017 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is the quintessential Bordeaux white, and our source for this varietal in the Yakima Valley provides the quality of fruit that allows us to create our Matthews "Reserve" Sauvignon Blanc. To create this Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, we work with precision to ensure these flavors are balanced and accentuated. Explosive aromatics are met with a mouthfeel that is complex and textured. This wine grows in depth from the bouquet to the first sip, and it will continue to develop for years to come. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Intense notes of lemon and lime rind, grapefruit, lychee and under-ripe pineapple. Swirling adds green guava, fresh jalapeno and herbs. The palate is vibrant, structured and angular. Delivering citrus, wet stone minerality and a lemon lifted finish. This is built for aging, so let it breathe early on. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Yakima Valley; Vineyard(s): Boushey Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Aging: Concrete egg and barrel aged for 8 months; Alcohol: 13.6%; Cases Produced: 211; Drinkability: Now-2023

2016 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

The Reserve is a blend of fruit from Boushey Vineyard in Yakima Valley and Stillwater Creek Vineyard on the Royal Slope. Boushey provides the freshness, with lower sugar levels and terrific aromatic complexity. Stillwater brings a more viscous mouthfeel with a tropical burst of green guava and passionfruit. Together, they deliver a multi-layered wine that balances fresh fruit and bright acidity, delivering a crisper, greener profile. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Dense and penetrating with white flowers, lychee, guava, pineapple rind and under-ripe apricot. Swirling brings up sweet fruit, wet slate, complex herbs, gooseberry and key lime pie. The palate is fresh, firm and beautifully textured. It is much more generous than the Columbia Valley and exudes class and refinement. This is a baby and will be worth trying over the next five years. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Boushey Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Alcohol: 13.9%; Cases Produced: 196; Drinkability: Now-2023

2019 Rosé

The 2019 Matthews Rosé was crafted from a couple of vineyards across two separate Washington State AVAs in the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were hand-harvested in the mornings of September 27th and October 1st. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was de-stemmed and macerated for 12-18 hours before pressing. Using only free-run wine, it was then moved to stainless steel tanks for 9 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 835 cases were bottled. Tasting Notes: A complex nose of chamomile, watermelon and rose water. Hints of dried pineapple, nectarine and spice cut through a background of tangerine and white flowers. Silky and fresh, with ethereal texture carrying macerated citrus and stone fruits. Exceedingly drinkable. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Eritage, Lawrence Solaksen; Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc; Vinification: Fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks and aged for 4 months in 100% stainless steel tanks; Alcohol: 13.4%; Cases Produced: 835; Drinkability: Now-2021

• Bottle$24.00

2018 Rosé

The 2018 Matthews Rosé was crafted using Cabernet Franc from vineyards in Washington State, in the Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley AVAs. The fruit was harvested between September 13th and 17th, arrived to the winery in the cool early morning and was destemmed and macerated for 12-18 hours before pressing. The Rosé was fermented and aged in stainless steel for 4 months before being bottled and released. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: A complex nose of chamomile, watermelon and rose water. Hints of dried pineapple, nectarine and spice cut through a background of tangerine and white flowers. Silky and fresh, with ethereal texture carrying macerated citrus and stone fruits. Exceedingly drinkable. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Eritage Vineyard, Lawrence Solaksen Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 100% Stainless Steel; Alcohol: 13.6%; Cases Produced: 864; Drinkability: Now-2020

2017 Rosé

The 2017 Matthews Rosé is 100% Cabernet Franc, a combination of clones 623 and 327. The Cabernet Franc for this rosé comes exclusively from the Sol Aksents Vineyard on the Royal Slope. Sol Aksents means "sun access" in Norwegian, and it is so named because the rows were deliberately planted off the traditional north/south axis in order to align them perfectly with the sun's transit and protect the vines from the midday heat, which can hasten the ripening process. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: White tea, peaches and cream with citrus zest start the nose. Swirling brings up dried strawberry, flowers and watermelon. The palate is juicy, with fleshy stone fruit, vibrant acidity and a finish that reminds me of strawberry panna cotta. Irresistible to drink now but will continue to develop over the next 6-9 months. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Lawrence Solaksen Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 100% Stainless Steel; Alcohol: 12.7%; Cases Produced: 386; Drinkability: Now-2021

2016 Rosé

The rich aromatic profile belies a crisp taste and bone-dry finish. It's a casual wine with a surprising amount of character. The lower alcohol adds to its sweet plushness, and brings out notes of nectarine and white peach that are perfectly balanced with the green herbaceousness and subtle minerality that is characteristic of Cabernet Franc. There is a lightness, both in color and taste, but this rose has layers... be ready. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Pale, with an extremely fresh nose of lime zest, pink grapefruit, cantaloupe and wet stone. After a few minutes it shows aromas of light strawberry syrup, lavender flower and white pear. The palate is as fresh as the nose with a light body and lean texture, vibrant minerality and a long finish. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Lawrence Corfu Crossing; Varietal Composition: 100% Grenache; Aging: 100% Stainless Steel; Alcohol: 12.8%; Cases Produced: 125

2017 Cuvée

The 2017 Cuvée is a red wine blend crafted from several vineyards in two Washington State regions: the Royal Slope (Stillwater Creek + Solaksen and Scarline of Lawrence Vineyards) and the Walla Walla Valley (Pepper Bridge). Farmed using sustainable practices, the fruit growing was controlled to between 4 to 4.5 tons per acre, depending on the varietal. October 17th was the last day of picking, and all grapes were harvested by hand early in the morning before arriving at the winery. Each cluster was further berry sorted by hand, and each lot was then fermented in either a concrete or stainless steel tank. To maintain elegance, only the resulting free run juice was used for this wine. After fermentation, the wine was transferred to 26% new French oak barrels for cellaring with every barrel evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team. After 15 months, 25 barrels were blended, and less than a week later on February 26th, 2019, the limited Cuvée production of only 617 cases was bottled. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Dried strawberry and red currants with a hint of black tea, vanilla bean, dried herbs and spice. The palate is fresh and fleshy, delivering red fruit with just a hint of plum skin and structure that frames the fruit and allows for flexible food pairing. Finishes with great lift and squeezed red berries. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Lawrence Solaksen, Lawrence Scarline, Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 49% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; Vinification: Fermented in 64% stainless steel and 36% concrete tanks. Aged for 16 months in 28% new French oak. Alcohol: 14.2%; Cases Produced: 617; Drinkability: Now-2025

2016 Cuvée

With its fresher acidity, brighter flavors and more floral aromatics, the Matthews Cuvée is a blend that is crafted for early (and frequent) consumption. Vibrant, yet structured, with a very food friendly profile, this wine follows Matthews' style with classic restraint, good freshness and a pleasant structure. This wine has tremendous drinkability. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Red and black currants, smoke, spiced plum and black cherry. Swirling brings up red fruits and sandalwood. Fresh, but ripe, with bright fruit and good tension. Long and smooth tannins with a finish of plum, blackberry and vanilla bean spice. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Various Vineyards; Varietal Composition: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 4% Syrah, 1% Malbec; Aging: 24% New French Oak for 17 months; Alcohol: 14.7%; Cases Produced: 1,062; Drinkability: Now-2022

2017 Claret

The 2017 Matthews Claret comes from a several small vineyard parcels within three AVAs: Red Mountain, Walla Walla Valley, and the Columbia Valley. Harvested by hand in the early morning between September 8th - October 31st, it was then hand-sorted and fermented in the winery using both stainless steel (70%) and concrete tanks (30%). The free-run wine was cellared in new French oak (45% new) for 18 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 81 barrels were ultimately selected to be blended, and finally bottled on April 22nd, 2019. Tasting Notes: Muddled ripe strawberry and raspberry puree, mixed with currants and black tea. Swirling adds sweetness, spice, vanilla bean and an intoxicating note of fresh berries and cream. The palate is ripe and showy with juicy tannins and a mouthwatering finish. Youthfully exciting while still being accessible. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Lawrence Solaksen, Lawrence Scarline, Dionysus, Bacchus, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain Vineyard, Angelas, Quintessence, Shaw 32, Canyons, Pepper Bridge. Varietal Composition: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot; Vinification: Fermented in 70% stainless steel, 30% concrete tanks. Aged for 18 months in 45% New French oak. Alcohol: 14.3%; Cases Produced: 1,990; Drinkability: Now-2025

• Bottle$34.00

2016 Claret

Claret is the traditionally used term in Britain for a wine from Bordeaux. Matthews Claret is a consistent stunner and the "go-to" wine for many who enjoy Washington State's homage to the wines of Bordeaux, a classic "Claret." Utilizing a state-of-the-art facility and selective blending of all five red Bordeaux varietals allows us to produce this balanced and approachable wine that pairs equally well with haut cuisine or your backyard barbeque. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Smoked black currants, strawberry, plum skin and a hint of vanilla bean. Swirling brings up dark spice, blackberry and sandalwood. The palate is dense and ripe with great texture, sweet muddled black fruits, super fine tannins, some savory spice and a fresh lifted finish. It will age beautifully. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Dionysus, Bacchus, Hedges, Canyons, Angela's, Red Mountain, Quintessence, Blue Mountain and Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec; Aging: 20 months in in 45% new French oak; Alcohol: 14.5%; Cases Produced: 2,235; Drinkability: Now-2024

2015 Claret

Matthews Claret is a consistent stunner and a "go-to" wine for many who enjoy Washington State's homage to the wines of Bordeaux. Utilizing a state-of-the-art facility and selective blending of all five red Bordeaux varietals produces a classic wine that pairs equally well with haut cuisine or your backyard BBQ. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Plush and round, with plum, blackberry and muddled strawberry intertwined with dark spice, dried mesquite and caramelized sugar. With some air, sweet fruit and exotic spices combined with black pepper are released. The palate has volume and texture with silky tannins and complex dark fruits. Irresistible to drink now, this wine still has weight to gain. Drink now to 2025. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Dionysus, Bacchus, Weinbau, Bel'villa, Canyons, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain, Blue Mountain, Pepper Bridge Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot; Aging: 20 Months in 51% New French Oak Barrels; Alcohol: 14.4%; Cases Produced: 3,049; Drinkability: Now-2025

2014 Claret

With the Claret you get more complexity, more fruit, more texture—a little bit more of everything—than you might expect from a wine at this price point. It's a gently oaked, medium-full bodied wine with great texture and a long, graceful finish. The flavor profile is classic, approachable, and incredibly consistent year after year. Expect to taste plenty of ripe fruit—plum, currant, blackberry, strawberry—with hints of vanilla, clove and tobacco. This wine is designed to be drinkable, now and well into its teenage years. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Fresh and polished red and black fruits, hints of black tea and vanilla bean open the nose. Swirling adds blackberries, red and blackcurrants and a penetrating floral note, reminiscent of a ripe blackberry bush. The palate is densely fruited with sleek tannins and a vibrant finish. Blackberry, plum skin, dark chocolate and some dried herbs carry all the way through. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Dionysus, Bacchus, Weinbau, Bel'villa, Canyons, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain Vineyard, XL Vineyard, Blue Mountain, Pepper Bridge Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 55% used French oak, 45% new French oak for 21 months. Alcohol: 14.8%; Cases Produced: 3,410; Drinkability: 2017-2024

2013 Claret

With the Claret you get more complexity, more fruit, more texture—a little bit more of everything—than you might expect from a wine at this price point. It's a gently oaked, medium-full bodied wine with great texture and a long, graceful finish. The flavor profile is classic, approachable, and incredibly consistent year after year. Expect to taste plenty of ripe fruit—plum, currant, blackberry, strawberry—with hints of vanilla, clove and tobacco. This wine is designed to be drinkable, now and well into its teenage years. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Exotically perfumed with floral red fruits like raspberry puree and red currants mixed with sweet strawberry and crème brulee. Swirling releases rich blackberry, currants and plums with a hint of vanilla bean spice. The palate is thick and sweetly rich with perfect balance and long graceful finish. The 2012 was powerfully ripe and very Cabernet driven, this is all about grace and texture. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Dionysus, Stillwater Creek, Hedges Family Estate, Bel'villa, Canyons, Pepper Bridge, Blue Mountain, Bacchus, Weinbau; Varietal Composition: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Syrah, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot; Aging: 47% new, 53% used French oak for 19 months; Alcohol: 14.7%; Cases Produced: 2,129; Drinkability: Spring 2016 – 2026

2017 Reserve Claret

The 2017 Matthews Reserve Claret was crafted from several small vineyard parcels across two separate AVAs in Washington State: Columbia Valley and Red Mountain. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one cluster per shoot or three clusters per spur to create maximum concentration in each cluster. They were hand-harvested in the early morning between September 8th – October 28th. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and then fermented in either stainless steel (70%) or concrete (30%) tanks. Using only the free-run wine, it was then moved to custom French oak barrels (89% new) for 30 months of cellaring with over 40 individual evaluations by our winemaking team. The resulting 18 barrels were bottled, without fining or filtration, on April 18th, 2019, producing only 445 cases. Tasting Notes: Saturated currants, cassis, plum skin, bloomed baking spices with a whiff of hardwood smoke, graphite and crème brulee. Swirling adds some sweetness and perfumed dried herbs. This wine smells dense and opulent with unfolding layers of fruit and spices. The palate is fabulously rich with dark smoldering black fruit, black tea and lingering spices. The texture and tannins are luxurious and persistent. Young now, but almost irresistibly drinkable, I can't wait to see a few years on this wine. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Bacchus, Dionysus, Stillwater Creek, Canyons, Shaw 32, Quintessence, Hedges Family Estate; Varietal Composition: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot; Vinification: Fermented in 70% stainless steel and 30% concrete tanks. Aged for 30 months in 89% new French oak. Alcohol: 14.5%; Cases Produced: 445; Drinkability: Now-2037

• Bottle$85.00

2016 Reserve Claret

The 2016 Reserve Claret was crafted from several small vineyard parcels across three separate AVAs in Washington State: Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and the Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one or two clusters per shoot to create maximum concentration in each cluster. They were hand-harvested in the early morning between late September and late October, with the final pick on October 28th, 2016. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and then fermented in either concrete (72%) or stainless steel (28%) tanks. Using only the free-run wine, it was then moved to custom French oak barrels for 26 months of cellaring with over 40 individual evaluations by our winemaking team. The resulting 16 barrels were bottled, without fining or filtration, on January 12th, 2019, producing only 391 cases. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of dark plums, baking spices and chocolate lead to a palate that has abundant, fine-grained tannins and a sleek, fresh and polished feel. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Bacchus, Dionysus, Canyons, Quintessence, Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot; Vinification: Fermented in 72% concrete and 28% stainless steel. Aged in 65% new French oak for 26 months; Alcohol: 14.6%; Cases Produced: 365; Drinkability: Now-2031

2015 Reserve Claret

The Reserve Claret is the flagship of wines Matthews produces. Our goal is to produce the highest intensity of flavor and mouthfeel, while retaining elegance. It truly is a marriage of old-world finesse and the fruit-driven lusciousness of new world wines. The Reserve Claret will become even more refined with age, but is wonderfully enticing in its youth. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Red and black currants, smoke, spiced plum and black cherry. Swirling brings up red fruits and sandalwood. Fresh, but ripe, with bright fruit and good tension. Long and smooth tannins with a finish of plum, blackberry and vanilla bean spice. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Bel'villa, Canyons, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain, Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot; Aging: 87% concrete tanks, 13% stainless steel; Alcohol: 14.4%; Cases Produced: 482; Drinkability: Now - 2028

2014 Reserve Claret

The flavor profile of the Reserve Claret is complex, ripe, and balanced. It is a harmony of ripe fruit and rich, savory notes. This is a wine that is designed to thrill, but not to overwhelm. If you like the Claret, expect something similar only more... more intensity, more texture, more detail... tannins that are slightly softer and finer. Look for strong, brooding flavors of Bing cherry, black currant, plum, vanilla and dark berries, with notes of cassis, tobacco, leafy herbs, spring flowers, licorice and chalkboard dust. It is incredibly drinkable on release, but it promises to age gracefully, gaining complexity and detail for years—even decades—to come. Enjoy it, but save some... it'll be worth the wait. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Smoky raspberry, spice and vanilla bean over plum skin, black currant and strawberry puree. Dense and tightly wound with impeccable purity and presence. The palate is ripe fresh with compacted tannins restraining the dark fruit. This long and elegantly compressed with hints of red berries and kola nut carrying through the finish. Allow this wine to breathe in its youth or give it a few years for full enjoyment. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation:: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain Vineyard, Canyons, Bel'Villa, Pepper Bridge Vineyard. Varietal Composition: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 65% new 35% used French oak for 22 months; Alcohol: 15.0%; Cases Produced: 678; Drinkability: Now-2023

2013 Reserve Claret

The flavor profile of the Reserve Claret is complex, ripe, and balanced. It is a harmony of ripe fruit and rich, savory notes. This is a wine that is designed to thrill, but not to overwhelm. If you like the Claret, expect something similar only more... more intensity, more texture, more detail... tannins that are slightly softer and finer. Look for strong, brooding flavors of Bing cherry, black currant, plum, vanilla and dark berries, with notes of cassis, tobacco, leafy herbs, spring flowers, licorice and chalkboard dust. It is incredibly drinkable on release, but it promises to age gracefully, gaining complexity and detail for years—even decades—to come. Enjoy it, but save some... it'll be worth the wait. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Ripe and complex notes of red and black currants, strawberry preserves, plum skin and black tea. Swirling adds richness and vibrancy with dried herbs and potpourri. The palate is rich and beautifully textured with great freshness and firm but age-worthy tannins. This will be a stunner for several decades. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Red Mountain Vineyard, Hedges Family Estate, Weinbau Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 78% new French oak, 12% used for 21 months; Alcohol: 14.9%; Cases Produced: 558; Drinkability: 2016 – 2024

2016 Merlot

The 2016 Matthews Merlot comes from several small vineyard parcels within three AVAs: Red Mountain, Walla Walla, and the Columbia Valley. Harvested by hand in the early mornings September through October 20th, it was then hand-sorted and fermented in the winery using both concrete (91%) and stainless steel (9%) tanks. The free-run wine was cellared in French oak (50% new) for 21 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 272 cases were ultimately selected and bottled. Tasting Notes: Ripe black cherry, red currants, sandalwood and graphite. Swirling brings up plums, dried strawberry, vanilla bean and dark spices. The palate is fresh and polished with squeezed red and black fruits. Some light baking spices and silky tannins carry the finish. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek Dionysus; Vineyard, Bacchus Vineyard, Hedges Vineyard, Red Mountain Vineyard, Pepper Bridge Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 94% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 91% concrete, 9% stainless steel, 50% new French oak for 21 months; Alcohol: 14.3%; Cases Produced: 272; Drinkability: Now-2026

• Bottle$34.00

2015 Merlot

This Bordeaux inspired blend is seductive, velvety and loaded with personality. Merlot leads, Cab Franc follows, and Cabernet Sauvignon fills in any tiny gaps that are left. This is a thinker's wine—deep, complex, but less in your face than its cab-led sibling. In the Matthews style, it delivers a lot of power and concentration, but with more nuance than you might expect from new world blends. In Bordeaux, the Merlot-led right bank blends are revered for their nuance. Washington Merlot shares many similarities with the French tradition—more so than with California even—but we're not striving to copy Bordeaux or Pomerol. We'd rather to pay homage to it while celebrating a grape that is too often (and unfairly) maligned in the new world. This is truly one of the world's most classic blending styles, with each varietal providing the one small thing that the others are missing to create a remarkably balanced, complex and approachable wine. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: The Matthews Merlot presents with smoky blue and black fruit—plum, blackberry, blueberry—with a resinous, almost leathery undertone. We love to bring out the darker, more brooding side of Merlot, and balance it with the touch of graphite, chocolate and green aromatics from the Cab Franc. This wine has understated tannins and a silky, sensuous texture. It's too easy to drink, but impossible not to think about. We set out to create a wine that delivers early drinkability, but will continue to show well for 12 years at least, and remain beautifully drinkable through 20 or more. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Dionysus, Bacchus, Hedges Family Estate, Blue Mountain, Pepper Bridge Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon; Aging: 20 Months in 69% New French Oak Barrels; Alcohol: 14.6%; Cases Produced: 373; Drinkability: Now-2038

2014 Merlot

The Matthews Merlot presents with smoky blue and black fruit—plum, blackberry, blueberry—with a resinous, almost leathery undertone. We love to bring out the darker, more brooding side of Merlot, and balance it with the touch of graphite, chocolate and green aromatics from the Cab Franc. This wine has understated tannins and a silky, sensuous texture. It's too easy to drink, but impossible not to think about. We set out to create a wine that delivers early drinkability, but will continue to show well for 12 years at least, and remain beautifully drinkable through 20 or more. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: A stunning perfume of strawberry puree, singed vanilla bean, black currant and plum skin. Hints of baking spices add complexity to this dense and penetrating wine. Swirling brings up darker fruits, wood spice and iron. The palate is fresh with thick fruit and perfectly integrated tannins. Ripe but beautifully restrained with a long and generous finish. A thrilling wine to enjoy in its youth; this one is worth cellaring. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Dionysus, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain, Pepper Bridge Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 83% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon; Aging: 70% new 30% used French oak for 21 months; Alcohol: 15.3%; Cases Produced: 345; Drinkability: Now-2026

2013 Merlot

The Matthews Merlot presents with smoky blue and black fruit—plum, blackberry, blueberry—with a resinous, almost leathery undertone. We love to bring out the darker, more brooding side of Merlot, and balance it with the touch of graphite, chocolate and green aromatics from the Cab Franc. This wine has understated tannins and a silky, sensuous texture. It's too easy to drink, but impossible not to think about. We set out to create a wine that delivers early drinkability, but will continue to show well for 12 years at least, and remain beautifully drinkable through 20 or more. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Dense notes of plum, currants and incense mixed with vanilla bean and graphite. Swirling brings raspberry ganache, plum jam and sandalwood. The palate is polished with juicy vibrancy and impeccable tannins. A perfectly framed and balanced Merlot blend. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 85% New, 15% used French oak for 18 months; Alcohol: 15.1%; Cases Produced: 309; Drinkability: Spring 2017 - 2032

2017 Matthews Reserve Merlot

The 2017 Matthews Reserve Merlot was crafted from five small vineyard parcels inside the Columbia Valley AVA, three on Red Mountain and two along the Royal Slope. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one-two clusters per shoot to create maximum concentration in each cluster. They were hand-harvested in the early mornings between September 8th - October 4th, 2017. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and fermented in a combination of concrete (73%) and stainless steel (27%) tanks. Using only the free-run wine, it was then moved to custom French oak barrels (94% new) for 23 months of cellaring with over 40 individual evaluations by our winemaking team. The resulting 17 barrels were bottled, without fining or filtration, on September 11th, 2019, producing only 412 cases. Tasting Notes: Piercing notes of raspberry, red currant, black tea and spiced hardwood. Swirling adds sweeter black fruits, plum skin, graphite, scorched earth, minerals and a wafting red berry potpourri. The palate is dense but plush with fine tannins and excellent energy surrounding the core of dark spice-driven fruit. The wine finishes and lingers with a gorgeous red fruit lift. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Dionysus, Stillwater Creek, Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain Vineyard, Angela's Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 94% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification: Fermented in 73% concrete and 27% stainless steel tanks. Aged for 23 months in 94% new French oak. Alcohol: 14.7%; Cases Produced: 412; Drinkability: Now-2031

• Bottle$80.00

2016 Matthews Reserve Merlot

This Bordeaux inspired blend is seductive, velvety and loaded with personality. In classic Matthews style, it delivers a lot of power and concentration, but with more nuance than you might expect from new world blends. In Bordeaux, the Merlot-led right bank blends are revered for their nuance. This is truly among the world's archetypal blending styles, with each varietal providing the one small thing that the others are lacking in order to create a remarkably balanced, complex and approachable wine. The Matthews Reserve Merlot is achieved through careful barrel selection which allows us to produce the ultimate expression of Merlot in Washington State. Tasting Notes: Sultry and rich, with smoky raspberry and herbs, dried strawberry and plum puree with caramelized sugar. Swirling brings up intoxicating notes of currants, plum skin, strawberry, lightly roasted coffee and fresh crème. The palate has great volume with fresh red fruits and spice buffered by incredibly tactile tannins that stretch the palate out forever. Simply stunning. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Dionysus, Bacchus, Hedges, Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 91% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc; Vinification: 65% concrete, 35% stainless steel, aged in 71% new French oak for 20 months; Alcohol: 14.1%; Cases Produced: 410; Drinkability: Now-2029

• Bottle$57.00

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2017 Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a several small vineyard parcels within three AVAs: Red Mountain, Walla Walla Valley, and the Columbia Valley. Harvested by hand in the early morning between September 8th - October 31st, it was then hand-sorted and fermented in the winery using both stainless steel (77%) and concrete tanks (23%). The free-run wine was cellared in French oak (54% new) for 18 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 53 barrels were ultimately selected and bottled on April 23rd, 2019. Tasting Notes: Black currants and ripe plum skin mixed with dark spices and sandalwood. Some air adds more black fruit, Bing cherry, blackberries and creme de cassis with a hint of black tea. The palate has volume and structure that stays sweet and energetic, finishing with hints of caramel and spice. Irresistible now but it will easily age for a decade or more. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Lawrence Solaksen, Dionysus, Quintessence, Canyons, Shaw 32, Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc; Vinification: Fermented in 77% stainless steel, 23% concrete. Aged in 54% new French oak for 18 months. Alcohol: 14.5%; Cases Produced: 1,282; Drinkability: Now-2025

• Bottle$34.00

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon is a Washington-born nod to the classic left bank blends of Bordeaux and Medoc. An incredibly selective blending process allows us to produce a wine that is structured, but remarkably balanced. Simultaneously elegant and fun, you can think of this as a wine that looks flawless in a tux, but isn't afraid to loosen the tie, roll up the sleeves, and throw down on the dance floor. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the way, with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Merlot rounding out the blend and smoothing any rough edges. Beautiful, explosive aromatics announce the wine before you even pour it, and that opulence is replicated in the dense, vibrant mouthfeel. This is a really fun wine to drink, but it won't beat you up with too much tannin. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Plum jam, black currants, cassis and vanilla. With air, swirling brings dark baking spices mixed with strawberry puree and dried Applewood. The palate is fleshy with dark brooding fruits and a hint of crème brûlée. Cabernet that is vibrant with firm structure, while maintaining a fresh and composed profile. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Dionysus Vineyard, Bacchus Vineyard, Canyons Vineyard, Hedges Vineyard, Angela's Vineyard, Blue Mountain Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot; Aging: 72% concrete, 28% stainless steel, aged in 60% new French oak for 21 months; Alcohol: 14.4%; Cases Produced: 257; Drinkability: Now-2026

2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon is a Washington-born nod to the classic left bank blends of Bordeaux and Medoc. An incredibly selective blending process allows us to produce a wine that is structured, but remarkably balanced. Simultaneously elegant and fun, you can think of this as a wine that looks flawless in a tux, but isn't afraid to loosen the tie, roll up the sleeves, and throw down on the dance floor. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the way, with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Merlot rounding out the blend and smoothing any rough edges. Beautiful, explosive aromatics announce the wine before you even pour it, and that opulence is replicated in the dense, vibrant mouthfeel. This is a really fun wine to drink, but it won't beat you up with too much tannin. Bordeaux-style blends are famously terroir driven, and ours is no exception. Cabernet loves to grow in Washington, where our arid climate, large temperature swings and long growing seasons give us the powerfully ripe fruit you'd expect from California, with more of the balance, complexity and freshness you'd expect from a French blend. Matthews Cabernet, in particular, is characterized by its intense spice, silky texture and excellent transitions. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: A dense and fresh nose of blackberry jam, plum skin, black currant, vanilla bean and spice. Swirling brings up sweet red fruits reminiscent of ripe strawberry, red currants and black fruits with Asian spices and black tea. The palate is thick with dark fruits, spice and vibrant acidity. Mouthwatering, with a great combination of fruit, spice and tension. Beautifully restrained while providing new world fruit and a plush mouth feel with plenty of age ability. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Dionysus Vineyard, Bacchus Vineyard, Canyons Vineyard, Weinbau Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 80% New French Oak Barrels; Alcohol: 14.1%; Cases Produced: 235; Drinkability: 2018-2026

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a big, opulent wine that presents with a deep ruby color and loads of ripe black fruit—Cassis, cherry, currant and plum skin. The barrel notes are not subtle either, with tobacco, truffles, and cedar coming through on both the nose and palate. But despite all that show, it's a very composed wine. When contrasted with the sultry, contemplative Matthews Merlot—a right bank inspired Bordeaux blend—the Cabernet is powerful and showy, but still easy to approach and easy to drink. This wine will hit its prime drinking window at around 5 years and continue to show in its youthful form through 12 or even 14 years. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Currants and plums framed beautifully by herbs and spice. Swirling adds sweetness to the fruit and a hint of mocha. The nose is stunningly refined with everything perfectly in its place. The palate has tremendous presence and length with fine, palate coating tannins. An impeccably refined new world Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek Vineyard, Hedges Family Estate; Varietal Composition: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc; Aging: 70% new 30% used French oak for 22 months; Alcohol: 14.9%; Cases Produced: 351; Drinkability: Now-2028

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a big, opulent wine that presents with a deep ruby color and loads of ripe black fruit—Cassis, cherry, currant and plum skin. The barrel notes are not subtle either, with tobacco, truffles, and cedar coming through on both the nose and palate. But despite all that show, it's a very composed wine. When contrasted with the sultry, contemplative Matthews Merlot—a right bank inspired Bordeaux blend—the Cabernet is powerful and showy, but still easy to approach and easy to drink. This wine will hit its prime drinking window at around 5 years and continue to show in its youthful form through 12 or even 14 years. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Ripe plum skin, black currants and a sweet and smoky spice. With some air the wine picks up some weight, adding black cherries and spice. The palate is thick but weightless, with great composure and sweet, silky tannins. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Hedges Family Estate; Varietal Composition: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot; Aging: 100% New French oak for 20 months; Alcohol: 14.8%; Cases Produced: 319; Drinkability: 2016 – 2027

2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from several vineyards across three separate AVAs in Washington State: Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and the Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one or two clusters per shoot for maximum concentration. They were then hand-harvested in the early morning starting in early October, with the final pick coming on November 2nd, 2017. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and then fermented in either concrete (43%) or stainless steel (57%) tanks. Using only the free-run wine, it was then moved to custom French oak barrels for 22 months of cellaring with over 40 individual evaluations by our winemaking team. The resulting 16 barrels were bottled, without fining or filtration, on September 16th, 2019, producing only 387 cases. Tasting Notes: Sweetly smoked muddled strawberry and raspberry with vanilla bean and sandalwood while wafting notes of black tea, crème de cassis and blackberry puree prevail. Swirling brings up rich black fruits, dark spices and crème brulee. The palate is rich and dense showing the flare of the vintage with silky tannins and nothing out of place. More of a blockbuster style than previous years with the same precision and purity expected from a Matthews wine. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Lawrence Solaksen, Dionysus, Stillwater Creek, Canyons, Quintessence, Shaw 32, Angela's, Blue Vineyard; Varietal Composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot; Vinification: Fermented in 57% stainless steel, 43% concrete tanks. Aged for 22 months in 94% new French oak. Alcohol: 14.4%; Cases Produced: 387; Drinkability: Now-2030

• Bottle$80.00

2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from several vineyards across three separate AVAs in Washington State: Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and the Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one or two clusters per shoot for maximum concentration. They were then hand-harvested in the early morning between late September and late October, with the final pick coming on October 27th, 2016. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and then fermented in either concrete (70%) or stainless steel (30%) tanks. Using only the free-run wine, it was then moved to custom French oak barrels for 20 months of cellaring with over 40 individual evaluations by our winemaking team. The resulting 17 barrels were bottled, without fining or filtration, on July 20th, 2018, producing only 417 cases. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Sultry smoked raspberry, dried strawberry, black currants and plum skin with a hint of vanilla bean, black tea and mocha. Swirling brings a touch of dried herbs and wood spice with sweet red and black fruits. The palate is beautifully framed, with freshness, terrific density, persistent black fruits and silky tannins. Ageable, but the texture of the vintage allows for vibrant early consumption. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Stillwater Creek, Bacchus, Dionysus, Quintessence, Canyons, Red Mountain, Pepper Bridge; Varietal Composition: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot; Vinification: 70% concrete tank, 30% stainless steel, aged in 65% new French oak for 20 months; Alcohol: 14.2%; Cases Produced: 417; Drinkability: Now-2031

2017 Blackboard Red Wine

The 2017 Blackboard Red Wine was crafted from several vineyards across three AVAs in Washington State: Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and Walla Walla Valley. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were hand-harvested in the early fall mornings. Upon arriving at the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted and fermented in a combination of concrete and stainless steel tanks. It was then moved to custom French oak barrels (9% new and 91% once-used) for 17 months of cellaring with over 40 individual evaluations by our winemaking team. 3,625 cases were bottled. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Beautiful notes of strawberry, pureed raspberry, currants, plum jam and spice. Hints of vanilla bean, macerated berries and cocoa powder carry the palate. Wine Facts: Labeled Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Various vineyards; Varietal Composition: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Syrah; Aging: 91% once-used, 9% new French oak barrels; Alcohol: 14.7%; Cases Produced: 3,625 Cases; Drinkability: Now-2027

2016 Blackboard Red Wine

A fruit forward wine meant for early drinking pleasure with soft tannins and surprising complexity. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Tasting Notes: Beautiful notes of strawberry, pureed raspberry, currants, plum jam and spice. Hints of vanilla bean, macerated berries and cocoa powder carry the palate. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyard(s): Various Vineyards; Varietal Composition: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Syrah, 6% Merlot, 2% Malbec; Aging: 9% New French Oak for 17 months; Alcohol: 14.7%; Cases Produced: 2,390

2015 Blackboard Red Wine

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2013 Blackboard Red Wine

Bright and intense with spring flowers, spice, blackberries, and a hint of vanilla bean. The palate is dense, with black fruits, a firm tannin and great freshness. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases. Wine Facts: Appellation: Columbia Valley; Vineyards: Various Vineyards; Aging: 20% new French Oak, 80% once and twice used French Oak; Alcohol: 14.5%; Cases Produced: 2,660

2012 Blackboard Red Wine

The Blackboard label is reminiscent of the school blackboards with white chalk writing. A portion of the Blackboard wine proceeds will be used to support local, national, and international educational charities. This wine is composed of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. This wine is currently not available. Join the mailing list to stay informed about Matthews releases