Black currants, sultry raspberry, dried strawberry, and plym skin with a hint of vanilla bean, black tea and mocha.  Swirling brings a touch of sweet red fruits, dried herbs and wood spice.  The palate is beautifully framed, with freshness, terrific density, persistent black fruits and silky tannins.  Age-able, but the texture of the vintage allows for vibant consumption now.

490 cases were produced of the 2018 vintage.

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“The 2016 Merlot Reserve (91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc) offers lots of red and black fruits as well as notes of chocolate and spice in a plump, rounded, flamboyant style that's a joy to drink. This sumptuous, medium to full-bodied effort has subtle background oak, no hard edges, and a great finish.” -93 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

410 cases were produced of the 2016 vintage.

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“The 2017 Merlot Reserve from Matthews checks in as 94% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc, all aged 22 months in 94% new French oak. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with medium to full-bodied notes of spring flowers, raspberries, candied orange, and spice, it's elegant, balanced, and has a light, juicy, already delicious style. It should evolve gracefully for 10-12 years or more.”
-92 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

412 cases produced.

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"Scheduled to be bottled by the time you read this review, the 2017 Cabernet Franc Reserve is based on 85% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot. Deep purple/ruby-colored, with classy Cabernet Franc notes of red and black fruits, lead pencil, exotic flowers, and forest floor. This spicy, complex, seamless 2017 has terrific balance, medium to full body, and a great finish.”
-92-94 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

Only 391 cases were produced of the 2017 vintage.

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