Matthews Cellars

Columbia Valley Claret Red Blend

9.313 ratings

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Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA

Red Blend

Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

10

Another great vintage of the Claret. Always reliable. I recommend giving it a decant when first opening.

Another great vintage of the Claret. Always reliable. I recommend giving it a decant when first opening.

Apr 2nd, 2020

9.7

A gorgeous Cabernet dominate Claret with Smokey strawberry, vanilla bean, blackberry and spice with soft tannins. A classic that seems to go with every meal i make. An elevated weeknight wine because the price is fantastic-although I sip this on the weekends too. Cheers!

A gorgeous Cabernet dominate Claret with Smokey strawberry, vanilla bean, blackberry and spice with soft tannins. A classic that seems to go with every meal i make. An elevated weeknight wine because the price is fantastic-although I sip this on the weekends too. Cheers!

Nov 13th, 2019

9.0

Let it breath for an hour or two.

Let it breath for an hour or two.

May 5th, 2019

9.1

57% Cab 27 cab Franc 11% Merlot. Something complex heavy but not too heavy

57% Cab 27 cab Franc 11% Merlot. Something complex heavy but not too heavy

Aug 16th, 2018

9.0

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

Aug 19th, 2017

9.9

2013 Claret was #27th in the world and this 2014 could possibly just beat that. Love this blend!

2013 Claret was #27th in the world and this 2014 could possibly just beat that. Love this blend!

Jul 6th, 2017

Phil Castellano

9.0

In the Wine Spectator top wines of the year. Good, solid, not great Bordeaux blend from Washington.

In the Wine Spectator top wines of the year. Good, solid, not great Bordeaux blend from Washington.

May 26th, 2017

Beyond late night... friends??? ;) While drinking wine and rum is questionable, rating them is not.

Beyond late night... friends??? ;) While drinking wine and rum is questionable, rating them is not.

Sep 30th, 2017

9.1

Erin had this 4 years ago

Erin had this 4 years ago

Feb 1st, 2021

9.1

Michael had this 6 years ago

Michael had this 6 years ago

Aug 11th, 2019