2020 Matthews Reserve Claret

"The 2020 Matthews Reserve Claret shows a beautiful medium ruby to dark cherry color with aromas of tobacco leaf, black currant, fruit cake, morello cherries and beeswax. The confectionary qualities continue on the palate with flavors of boysenberry syrup, blackberry crumble, nougat, Mexican drinking chocolate and black walnut. The mouthfeel has voluminous weight with building tannin. The finish is long with notes of cola spice, dark fruits, and cocoa powder." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor 

Praise:

"A firm and structured red blend with cedar, blackcurrants, nutmeg, toasted walnuts and bay leaves on the nose. Full-bodied with a sturdy tannin frame and a solid core of black fruit and dark spice. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 14% cabernet franc, 7% merlot, 7% petit verdot and 4% malbec. Try from 2025." -92 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com