2018 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Production notes
Fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks.
Aged 22 months in 95% new French oak barrels.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 09/18/2019 |
| Cases Produced | 490 |
“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve sports a deep ruby hue as well as spicy, Bordeaux-like notes of red and black currants, new leather, tobacco, and spicy oak. Medium to full-bodied and nicely textured, with ripe tannins, it's going to benefit from 2-3 years in the cellar and cruise for at least 10-15 years. The blend is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot aged 22 months in mostly new French oak.”
- 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
Columbia Valley AVA: Scarline, Solaksen, Bacchus, Dionysus, Stillwater Creek
Red Mountain AVA: Canyons, Quintessence, Shaw 32, Angela's, Hedges Family Estate
Walla Walla AVA: Blue Mountain, Eritage
