Matthews Claret 750 ML

James Suckling 91 points - Lots of crushed blueberries with chocolate and hints of vanilla. Medium to full body. Creamy tannins. Flavorful finish. Opulent, yummy and plush. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, 4% malbec and 3% petit verdot. Drink or hold..June/2020 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. Matthews is a family owned and operated winery based in Woodinville, WA. We take our inspiration from the great wine blending techniques of Bordeaux and from the exceptional fruit that our state is producing. Our wines tip their hat to old world traditions, while embracing the energy and innovation of this ascendant wine region.Since 1992, Matthews has crafted red blends from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, and white wines exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. We work with many of the most iconic vineyards in Washington, honing our growing and blending processes to deliver wines of depth, complexity and verve. We make wine with principles, and while we are inspired by Bordeaux, many of those principles come from our Washington heritage. Walk around our Estate and you’ll see-in our tasting room, our bed & breakfast, our organic farm-a deep respect for the land and people of our state and our local community. Whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday moment, count on our wines to be approachable, exciting and exceedingly fun to drink and share.