Matthews Cellars
Reserve Columbia Valley Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Developing well. Black currants, dried violets and backing spices. Light in its feet from the cooler vintage with great nuance and incredible texture.
Developing well. Black currants, dried violets and backing spices. Light in its feet from the cooler vintage with great nuance and incredible texture.
Jun 15th, 2016
Gorgeous ruby color, hinting at the notes of strawberry and currant. Leather, spice and muddled fruit. A sleek wine with some edge in the tannins. Lovely finish. Give it time to breath before enjoying.
Gorgeous ruby color, hinting at the notes of strawberry and currant. Leather, spice and muddled fruit. A sleek wine with some edge in the tannins. Lovely finish. Give it time to breath before enjoying.
Jul 14th, 2021
Every time I taste this wine, I am impressed. Predominantly cherry overtones, it is simply a wine to be cherished and is aging quite nicely.
Every time I taste this wine, I am impressed. Predominantly cherry overtones, it is simply a wine to be cherished and is aging quite nicely.
Jan 6th, 2021
Floral notes with hint of strawberry and melons
Floral notes with hint of strawberry and melons
Nov 12th, 2020
Similar profile to the 2014 and 2015, which would be expected from winemaker Aryn’s consistency in delivering on this flagship wine. Nose seems more pronounced than the 2014 or 2015 and it is more berry-filled as well. Impressed with this wine now; only expect it to perfectly develop.
Similar profile to the 2014 and 2015, which would be expected from winemaker Aryn’s consistency in delivering on this flagship wine. Nose seems more pronounced than the 2014 or 2015 and it is more berry-filled as well. Impressed with this wine now; only expect it to perfectly develop.
Subtler smell, younger on the palette than the 2014. Developing nicely.
Subtler smell, younger on the palette than the 2014. Developing nicely.
The 2014 Reserve Claret was my favorite in a recent vertical tasting. No surprise as it has had the most time to bring out the aroma and flavors that this varietal from Matthews is known for. Rich nose, grassy, smooth on the palette
The 2014 Reserve Claret was my favorite in a recent vertical tasting. No surprise as it has had the most time to bring out the aroma and flavors that this varietal from Matthews is known for. Rich nose, grassy, smooth on the palette
Feb 2nd, 2020
This Reserve Claret is a special occasion wine. It is full bodied with a hint of baking spices. Has a nice and polished finish.
This Reserve Claret is a special occasion wine. It is full bodied with a hint of baking spices. Has a nice and polished finish.
Jan 6th, 2020