2020 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
"The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant purple in the glass with a ruby-colored rim. Aromas of black currant, mocha, dried raspberries and huckleberry pie lead to flavors of candied strawberry, blueberry slump, orange peel and cedar. The mouthfeel is full-bodied with supple tannins, lively acidity and graceful balance. The long, silky and lush finish shows the wine’s power with dark fruits, minerals and a touch of well-integrated oak." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Praise:
“The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve showed beautifully, with lots of up-front charm and character. Ripe black cherry, graphite, tobacco, and dried herbs give way to a medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, balanced wine with supple tannins and outstanding length. It's drinking nicely today yet should easily evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars.” -94 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
Tasting notes
"The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant purple in the glass with a ruby-colored rim. Aromas of black currant, mocha, dried raspberries and huckleberry pie lead to flavors of candied strawberry, blueberry slump, orange peel and cedar. The mouthfeel is full-bodied with supple tannins, lively acidity and graceful balance. The long, silky and lush finish shows the wine’s power with dark fruits, minerals and a touch of well-integrated oak."-Bryan Otis, Proprietor
Production notes
Fermented in 68% Stainless Steel and 32% French oak
Aged 22 months in 225L new French oak barrels
Other notes
Drinkability: Spring now-2040
Vintage | 2020 |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Varietal Composition | 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc |
Appellation | Columbia Valley |
Alcohol | 14.90% |
Volume | 750 ml |
Bottling Date | 07/01/2022 |
Cases Produced | 697 |
Columbia Valley AVA: Conner Lee
Red Mountain AVA: Quintessence, Shaw
Royal Slope AVA: Solaksen
Horse Heave Hills AVA: Champoux
White Bluffs AVA: Dionysus