"The 2020 Matthews Reserve Merlot shows bright garnet in the glass with aromas of Turkish coffee, sweet cigar wrapper, blackberry compote, camphor and snap pea. Ample structure on the palate with flavors of raw cacao, cherry skin, chicory root, cranberry, and pomegranate. Mouth-coating tannins provide a pleasing astringency on this long, floral, bright cherry finish." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

Praise:

“The 2020 Merlot Reserve (89% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 5% Cabernet Franc) offers more black cherry, leather, dried herb, and chocolate notions in a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, tannic style that softens slightly with air. (I followed these bottles for multiple days.) With good purity of fruit as well as a balanced, layered mouthfeel, it's another wine from this team that needs to be hidden in the cellar for 2-4 years.” -90 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

"Primary aromas of dried strawberry, black currants and dark cherries are followed by secondary aromas of baking spices and a touch of vanilla. Swirling reveals aromas and flavors of dark black and blue fruits, ripe figs and a touch of star anise and caramel. The palate is well structured and balanced, with silky tannins with a long and dark blackberry finish. Ageable to 2033 and beyond, but quite drinkable in its youth." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

Praise:

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. Dense purple, it offers a solid array of chocolaty dark fruits, smoky oak, graphite, and chalky minerality. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it's balanced, has beautiful tannins, and a great finish. Give it a solid 4-5 years if you can and enjoy over the following two decades.” –94 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com

"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

"Incredibly saturated and inky crimson in the glass, the 2021 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is harmonious and intense. Dark berry compote, leather, and powdery mint flower aromatics are accented with dusty minerality and fresh fruit leather. The palate explodes with black cap raspberry, blueberry, graphite, sage, and black forest cake. The dense, full-body imparts a coat of ripe tannins, yet exudes class and balance. Decadent dark plum, vanilla bean paste, five spice, and cocoa linger throughout the minutes-long finish." -Alex Stewart, Hal Iverson, & Jesse Schmidt, Winemakers

Praise:

"The blockbuster 2021 Matthews ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a world-class effort that is already drinking beautifully at the two year mark. Once on the nose this offers a massive wall of black and blue fruits that are complimented by graphite and tilled soil accents. The palate comes off balanced and well-poised, with firm tannins holding everything in place. Turkish coffee grounds and creme de cassis notes mingle well with dried sage and shades of Black Forest Cake on the palate. If enjoying now, be sure to give this at least an hour in the decanter." -96 points, Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com

"The 2019 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Franc shows medium to deep purple in hue with aromas of cassis and syrupy blueberry that evolve into herbal scents of sweet peas, chamomile-mint tea and camphor. This wine shows a classic Cabernet Franc flavor profile that mingles green flavors of snap peas, oolong tea and sage with dark fruits, mocha and cardamon. Medium bodied with robust tannins and balanced acidity, this intensely expressive wine lingers on the mid-palate with black forest cake richness." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

"The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc shows vibrant purple to dark crimson in the glass and elicits aromas of red and black plum, confectioners chocolate, mulberry, bay leaf and vanilla bean paste. On the palate, crushed gravel notes mingle with dark roasted coffee, sweet kirsch, and classic Cabernet Franc notes of bilberry and green tea. Grippy tannins coat the weighty mid-palate and offer a long, textural finish. Intense lingering flavors of bright cherry and chocolate coffee bean." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor

"The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc shows vibrant purple to dark crimson in the glass and elicits aromas of red and black plum, confectioners chocolate, mulberry, bay leaf and vanilla bean paste. On the palate, crushed gravel notes mingle with dark roasted coffee, sweet kirsch, and classic Cabernet Franc notes of bilberry and green tea. Grippy tannins coat the weighty mid-palate and offer a long, textural finish. Intense lingering flavors of bright cherry and chocolate coffee bean." -Bryan Otis, Proprietor