2020 Matthews Royal Slope Cuvée
"This Right Bank Bordeaux varietal blend shows deep garnet with a ruby rim in the glass. Pomegranate, tart cherry, dried leaves, and pencil shavings on the nose, followed by flavors of fresh forest floor, saddle leather, berries and cream. The mouthfeel is linear, with polished tannin and beautifully balanced acidity. The finish is long with cranberry, toasty oak, café au lait and hints of clove." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Praise:
“The 2020 ‘Royal Slope Cuvée’ is a beautiful blend of 64% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc and smaller parts Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fresh mint, black currants, cigar box and dark chocolate shavings all fill the nose. The palate is very juicy and bright, with good underlying finesse. Finishing long with black fruits and minerals, savor this great Merlot dominant blend now and over the next decade. Drink 2022-2032.” -93 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com
"This Right Bank Bordeaux varietal blend shows deep garnet with a ruby rim in the glass. Pomegranate, tart cherry, dried leaves, and pencil shavings on the nose, followed by flavors of fresh forest floor, saddle leather, berries and cream. The mouthfeel is linear, with polished tannin and beautifully balanced acidity. The finish is long with cranberry, toasty oak, café au lait and hints of clove." - Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Fermented in stainless steel and French oak barrels.
Aged for 21 months in 60% new French oak
624 cases produced.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Varietal Composition | 64% Merlot, 20%Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Royal Slope |
| Alcohol | 14.70% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 624 |
Royal Slope AVA: Stillwater Creek, Solaksen, Scarline
