2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
"The 2021 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in the glass with purple hues. The rich bouquet of spiced black plum and cocoa nib are balanced with aromas of fresh earth and crushed flint. Intense and opulent flavors of ripe blackberry, cedar, mocha, and black currant coat the broad and balanced palate and the ripe tannin creates a perfect frame for the lush fruit expression. Cherry cordial and cola linger on the long, quenching finish." - Alex Stewart, Hal Iverson, & Jesse Schmidt, Winemakers
Praise:
"Precise and expressive, with handsome flavors of blackberry, bay leaf and espresso that build richness and structure toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2031. 7,364 cases made." -93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
"Coming out strong out of the gate, the 2021 ‘Columbia Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon is nearly all varietal. Dark chocolate shavings, baking spices and anise come together on the nose. The palate is beautifully balanced with a seamless texture and great sense of weight, with heady roasted date and black currant flavors. Generous and rich, this is a gorgeous showing from 2021. This is a serious value to purchase by the case. Drink 2023-2033." -94 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com
"The 2021 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in the glass with purple hues. The rich bouquet of spiced black plum and cocoa nib are balanced with aromas of fresh earth and crushed flint. Intense and opulent flavors of ripe blackberry, cedar, mocha, and black currant coat the broad and balanced palate and the ripe tannin creates a perfect frame for the lush fruit expression. Cherry cordial and cola linger on the long, quenching finish." - Vinter’s Impression
100% Stainless steel fermented
Aged 19 months in 25% new French oak
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Varietal Composition | 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot,
6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Verdot, 1% Malbec |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Alcohol | 14.90% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
Columbia Valley AVA: Conner Lee
Horse Heave Hills AVA: Phinny ill, Milts, Wallula Gap
Red Mountain AVA: Red Mountain, Quintessence, Tremasi, Shaw
Royal Slope AVA: Solaksen, Stillwater Creek, Stoneridge, Laura Lee, Scarline
Wahluke Slope AVA: Desert Wind
Walla Walla AVA: Pheasant Run
White Bluffs AVA: Dionysus, Bacchus
