2020 Matthews Red Mountain Cuvée
"A dark ruby to deep garnet color leads to aromas of mocha, beef drippings, cola and mountain huckleberry. The palate shows brighter notes of ginger root, ripe cranberry, and star anise with a medium bodied, dusty tannin mouthfeel. The finish lingers with notes of wet stone and berry reduction."- Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Praise:
"The 2020 Matthews ‘Red Mountain Cuvée’ Red Wine is a Merlot dominant blend (69%) with 19% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. This shows good concentration with chocolate covered black cherry flavors alongside wet rock, huckleberry compote, and shades of menthol with copious minerals on the palate. Really good now, enjoy over the next ten years. Drink 2022-2032." -94 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com
Tasting notes
"A dark ruby to deep garnet color leads to aromas of mocha, beef drippings, cola and mountain huckleberry. The palate shows brighter notes of ginger root, ripe cranberry, and star anise with a medium bodied, dusty tannin mouthfeel. The finish lingers with notes of wet stone and berry reduction." - Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Production notes
Fermentation: Stainless steel and French oak barrels
Aged for 20 months in 63% new French oak
671 cases produced.
Other notes
Vintage | 2020 |
Varietal | Cuvee |
Varietal Composition | 68% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Appellation | Red Mountain |
Alcohol | 14.50% |
Volume | 750 ml |
Cases Produced | 671 |
Red Mountain – Hedges, Red Mountain