Matthews

Reserve Columbia Valley Merlot

9.810 ratings
-no pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Robyn Stencil

Violets and jasmine offset vanilla, iron, blackberry and herbaceous notes. Deep color, rich body, high alcohol, and solid structure make it easy to pair with food or sip and savor.

Violets and jasmine offset vanilla, iron, blackberry and herbaceous notes. Deep color, rich body, high alcohol, and solid structure make it easy to pair with food or sip and savor.

Jul 2nd, 2022
Robyn Stencil

Deep color, balanced structure; hints of leather and savory meats, complement herbaceous, earthy notes. A beautiful wine to drink now or lay down for a few years.

Deep color, balanced structure; hints of leather and savory meats, complement herbaceous, earthy notes. A beautiful wine to drink now or lay down for a few years.

Apr 11th, 2022
Orla Sather

Delicious! Dark cherries & plum flavors with a brown sugar ending

Delicious! Dark cherries & plum flavors with a brown sugar ending

Mar 12th, 2021
Carla D

Wow! This wine will truly make you love Merlot. Subtle in its impact, it will accompany any food or delicious to be enjoyed on its own. Tasting so great right now.

Wow! This wine will truly make you love Merlot. Subtle in its impact, it will accompany any food or delicious to be enjoyed on its own. Tasting so great right now.

Mar 11th, 2021
Robyn Stencil

Earthy graphite and red fruits pair brilliantly in this reserve wine by Matthews. Definitely a step above the typical Washington Merlot, I would choose this for anyone who appreciates a good merlot blend.

Earthy graphite and red fruits pair brilliantly in this reserve wine by Matthews. Definitely a step above the typical Washington Merlot, I would choose this for anyone who appreciates a good merlot blend.

Feb 22nd, 2021
Linda N

This 2017 Reserve Merlot is hands down the best Merlot wine I have ever had. The flavor is bright, packed with lots of fruit flavors, and remarkably smooth. Drinks like a very expensive bottle of wine .

This 2017 Reserve Merlot is hands down the best Merlot wine I have ever had. The flavor is bright, packed with lots of fruit flavors, and remarkably smooth. Drinks like a very expensive bottle of wine .

Nov 19th, 2020
Orla Sather

At first swirl, the aroma is enticing. Then the deep cherry flavor with tannins fills your taste buds. It has underlying hints of licorice & black tea. Now....life is good. Incredible wine.

At first swirl, the aroma is enticing. Then the deep cherry flavor with tannins fills your taste buds. It has underlying hints of licorice & black tea. Now....life is good. Incredible wine.

Jan 5th, 2020
Carla D

Fruity nose. Bursting with berries. Salivating before it hits the lips. Incredibly smooth.

Fruity nose. Bursting with berries. Salivating before it hits the lips. Incredibly smooth.

Dec 28th, 2019
Linda

After having the pleasure of enjoying this wine with friends, I can understand why it is called Reserve. Complex blending of fruits and herbs brings out a beautiful richness in both color and taste. Highly recommended!

After having the pleasure of enjoying this wine with friends, I can understand why it is called Reserve. Complex blending of fruits and herbs brings out a beautiful richness in both color and taste. Highly recommended!

Dec 6th, 2019
Philip Wood

I typically am not a Merlot fan but Matthews has this one dialed in. 91% Merlot and 9% Cab Franc. It has a fruit forward nose but with this smoky scent on the edge of it. The flavor profile whe. It hits your mouth with a full, herbaceous, strawberries, plums and raspberries. Delicious!!

I typically am not a Merlot fan but Matthews has this one dialed in. 91% Merlot and 9% Cab Franc. It has a fruit forward nose but with this smoky scent on the edge of it. The flavor profile whe. It hits your mouth with a full, herbaceous, strawberries, plums and raspberries. Delicious!!

Nov 18th, 2019