Alcohol: 14.5 %
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon (small addition of Cabernet Franc)
Location: Columbia Valley, Washington, USA
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and cedar, with a savory thread of tobacco and damp earth. The palate is full-bodied and precise — dark fruit layered over dark chocolate, coffee and graphite, with firm Washington tannins and a long, structured finish. Precise and expressive now, it will reward 5-8 years in the cellar.
Notes: Cabernet Sauvignon from long-grow-season sites across the Columbia Valley, Washington’s warm, arid heartland where cool nights lock in acidity. Fermented in small lots and aged in French and American oak barrels. The 2022 vintage produced high quality across Washington appellations — balanced, structured reds.
Food Pairing: Excellent with ribeye, beef brisket, venison, portobello mushrooms, and aged Gouda or Dubliner.
Winery Story: Matthews is a Woodinville, Washington winery that helped put the state on the fine-wine map, sourcing from top Columbia Valley vineyards and crafting bold, polished reds in the modern Washington style — generous fruit, firm structure, unmistakable sense of place.
