Matthews - Claret 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Matthews
Country	United States
Region	Washington
Subregion	Columbia Valley
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Shiraz/Sy
Vintage	2021
Sku	114935
Size	750ml
ABV	14.60%

Matthews Description

The 2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Claret is comprised of several small vineyards, namely Conner Lee vineyard, as well as key sites in Horse Heaven Hills, White Bluffs, and Royal Slope AVA’s. This wine truly represents the broad flavor and aromatic expressions of a cabernet sauvignon-dominant blend from the diverse terroirs of Washington State. The winemaking team worked with vineyard managers to restrict yields, creating small, concentrated berries. Thoughtful canopy management and intensive irrigation strategies were implemented to mitigate the impacts of this vintage’s infamous “heat dome.” As a result, the team was able to push ripening on many sites well into October.

The fruit was hand-harvested in the early mornings between September & October. Upon arriving at the winery, the fruit was hand-sorted and destemmed before going into stainless steel tanks, spending +30 days on skins for extended maceration. The wine was cellared for 19 months in new French oak (27%) and used French oak (73%). 201 barrels were selected and carefully blended. Ultimately, the wine was bottled unfined and minimally filtered, producing only 5,083 cases.

TASTING NOTES

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.

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