2021 Columbia Valley Trio:

2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 pts, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator

2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Claret - 93 pts, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator

2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Cuvée - 93 pts, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator

Member: $120.00 - 93 pts

“The 2022 Matthews Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc is yellow jasmine in color with flecks of green. Intense aromatics of starfruit, lemony sorrel leaf, juicy green pear and mandarin orange open to honeysuckle and linden flower. Followed by flavors of lemon curd, oyster shell, candied orange peel and flint, this medium bodied, balanced wine has refreshing acidity. It finishes long with briney and stoney flavors that are taught and textural. Not since 2017 have we been this enamored with our Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc. We are thrilled with the wine, and eager to share it.” -Alex Stewart, Winemaker

Praise:

“Crisp and multilayered, with lilting flavors of apricot, white blossom and lemongrass that sail on a brisk finish. Drink now. 4,510 cases made.”-91 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Columbia Valley Claret is an inky deep garnet in the glass with a rich magenta rim. Powerful aromas of juicy black raspberry, fresh fig, ginger spice, and cigar wrapper lead to decadent flavors of bourbon cherries, violets, blackberry pie, and allspice. The full-bodied mouthfeel is unctuous with broad velvety tannins. Graphite and ripe berry reduction remain on the dense, textural, and persistent finish." -Alex Stewart, Winemaker

Praise:

"A handsome blend that's generous and structured, with dynamic black cherry and plum flavors highlighted by green tea and toasted spice flavors, finishing with polished tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2031. 5,083 cases made.” -93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator

"Every bit outstanding the 2021 Claret combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot with smaller parts Malbec and Petit Verdot. Chocolate and espresso grounds mark the nose alongside shades of huckleberry and dried herbs. The palate is soft and well-balanced with a smooth texture. Showing salty and earthy undertones, this is a fantastic showing that displays each varietal working in seamless motion. Drink 2023-2033." -94 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

"The 2021 Columbia Valley Cuvée sparkles with purple and deep garnet in the glass. Meadow flowers, fresh red berry, black plum, and cocoa powder aromas exhilarate leading to flavors of morello cherry liqueur, cardamom, mountain blackberry, and licorice snaps. This merlot-dominant blend is plush and weighty on the palate with powdery tannins. Dark stone fruits and dusty minerality coat the palate for a long, seamless finish." -Alex Stewart, Hal Iverson, & Jesse Schmidt, Winemakers

Praise:

"A handsome blend, structured and polished, with expressive black cherry flavors accented by tarragon, mocha espresso and toasty spices that sail toward refined tannins. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2031. 1,461 cases made. From Washington." -93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, winespectator.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." - Alex Stewart, Hal Iverson, & Jesse Schmidt, Winemakers

Praise:

"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 2020 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Claret shows a deep ruby to dense purple color in the glass. Expressive aromas of cola, sandalwood, dried flowers, bramble fruit and blueberry fruit leather lead to flavors of candied hibiscus, cacao nib, wild mountain blueberry and toasty oak. Balanced acidity, body, and palate-coating fine-grained tannins on the finish, with fall spices and black fruits." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

Praise:

"The 2020 'Horse Heaven Hills Claret' combines 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc with small parts Malbec, Petit Verdot and Merlot.  Coming from the Wallula Gap and Champoux Vineyards, this comes off very soft and inviting on the mouth with juicy red fruits that mingle well with tobacco leaf, milk chocolate and sagebrush tones.  Mostly stored in stainless steel, this is very inviting to enjoy now and over the next decade." -93 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

"A beautiful ruby color in the glass with aromas of black plum, red currant, and red apple skin. The 2020 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Cuvée elicits flavors of pomegranate, espresso, Bing cherry, bilberry and sassafras with fresh acidity, medium body and chalky tannins. The long, layered finish shows textural tannins, earth and roasted red pepper." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

Praise:

"The 2020 'Horse Heaven Hills Cuvee' comes from the Champoux and Wallula Gap vineyards, as this was stored for 22 months in 52% new French oak before bottling.  Mostly Merlot (40%) and Malbec (24%), this delivers Asian spice with Earl Grey tea, blackberry compote and shades of pencil lead on the nose.  The palate is fresh and soft, with a very smooth texture. Showing good brightness and weight, this is already nicely evolved.  Enjoy now and over the next ten years." -93 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

"A gorgeous, saturated crimson color in the glass, with wafting aromas of blackberry syrup and crème de cacao. On its full-bodied palate, notes of cherry wood, sweet spices, fig, and licorice stick. It is bright, with plush tannin structure. The finish is long with lingering flavors of coffee, cherry, dried violets, and Chambord." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

Praise:

"The 2020 ‘Red Mountain Claret’ Red Wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (61%) with small portions Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot sourced from the Canyons, Hedges, Shaw, Red Mountain and Quintessence Vineyards. Once on the nose this takes on layers of creosote, blackberry cordial, and suggestions of chocolate pie. The palate is concentrated and plush with a seamless texture and good length. This is seriously good and generous Left Bank inspired wine that is best consumed now and over the next fifteen years. Drink 2022-2037." -94 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

"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

"Brilliant garnet in color and exploding with an aromatic bouquet of black raspberry, dried herbs, and fruit leather, this wine expresses notes of black currant, soy, graphite and a hint of menthol. This full-bodied blend is light on its feet with bright acidity and rounded tannins. Toasty brioche and fresh strawberry linger on the long finish." - Bryan Otis, Proprietor