Matthews Cellars
Claret Red Bordeaux Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Fresh, bright palate with medium tannins, refreshing acidity, and a softness true to Bordeaux wines. Black Fruits, cedar, graphite, and stone.
Fresh, bright palate with medium tannins, refreshing acidity, and a softness true to Bordeaux wines. Black Fruits, cedar, graphite, and stone.
Sep 7th, 2022Fresh, bright palate with medium tannins, refreshing acidity, and a softness true to Bordeaux wines. Black Fruits, cedar, graphite, and stone.
Fresh, bright palate with medium tannins, refreshing acidity, and a softness true to Bordeaux wines. Black Fruits, cedar, graphite, and stone.
Sep 7th, 2022
2014 smokey and oaky. Delish with my steak tonight
2014 smokey and oaky. Delish with my steak tonight
Aug 24th, 2022The claret is a classic, with the 2019 mainline hitting a home run as usual. The bright berry notes are combined with a beautiful full body that leaves you wanting more!
The claret is a classic, with the 2019 mainline hitting a home run as usual. The bright berry notes are combined with a beautiful full body that leaves you wanting more!
Mar 10th, 2022
The 2015 claret is a favorite, approachable and easily paired wine. Definitely has some more years before peak drinkability. Bramble fruit, black tea, and a hint of black pepper. Smooth tannins and nicely balanced acid on the palate.
The 2015 claret is a favorite, approachable and easily paired wine. Definitely has some more years before peak drinkability. Bramble fruit, black tea, and a hint of black pepper. Smooth tannins and nicely balanced acid on the palate.
Jul 14th, 2021
The 2015 nose is so incredibly inviting and it totally follows through on the palette, bursting with berries. Superb accompaniment to carne asada steak or adamant pasta with red peppers and ewephoria cheese.
The 2015 nose is so incredibly inviting and it totally follows through on the palette, bursting with berries. Superb accompaniment to carne asada steak or adamant pasta with red peppers and ewephoria cheese.
Mar 11th, 2021The 2014 is a close rival to the 2017, perhaps a little sharper and not quite as fragrant as the 2017 though GREAT with any food choice. Smooth, fruity, scrumptious.
The 2014 is a close rival to the 2017, perhaps a little sharper and not quite as fragrant as the 2017 though GREAT with any food choice. Smooth, fruity, scrumptious.
Mar 11th, 2021Enjoying a bit of a vertical and the 17 is rocking it right now. Balanced, with blackberry and currants dominating on the palette. Tasting superbly right now, by itself or accompanying any food.
Enjoying a bit of a vertical and the 17 is rocking it right now. Balanced, with blackberry and currants dominating on the palette. Tasting superbly right now, by itself or accompanying any food.
Mar 11th, 2021
The new 2018 Claret-loving the flavor, texture and complexity! Nice job!
The new 2018 Claret-loving the flavor, texture and complexity! Nice job!
Jan 12th, 2021
2015 Matthews Claret is rich in spices, blackberries, and extremely smooth in texture. I never buy just one bottle. I keep a vertical of the claret wines in my cellar and add additional bottles each year.
2015 Matthews Claret is rich in spices, blackberries, and extremely smooth in texture. I never buy just one bottle. I keep a vertical of the claret wines in my cellar and add additional bottles each year.
Nov 19th, 2020