Showing items 1
through 4 of
4
Matthews Estate 2005 Claret Red (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Editors' Choice
- $30
The Claret is half Cabernet Sauvignon, with the other four Bordeaux grapes filling in the other half, and is quite firm, sappy and muscular. It is tightly structured with cassis, black cherry and plenty of dark, tarry undertones. The herbal aspects show in some black olive and black tea flavors; the tannins are strong and supple, and the wine has a sinuous finish…
— P.G.
(12/1/2008)
Matthews Estate 2007 Syrah (Columbia Valley (WA))
- $39
Solid Syrah character is evident—pomegranate, wild berry, and gamy streaks of soy and earth and peppery spice woven into the flavors. Light chocolate adds interest to the finish, but some chalkiness (from unintegrated acids?) detracts from the finish.
— P.G.
(3/1/2010)
Matthews Estate 2006 Claret (Columbia Valley (WA))
- $30
The complex blend of Bordeaux grapes does not quite jell into a wine with specific focus. It’s dark and tastes of black cherry, with grainy tannins and a chalky finish. The acids are not well integrated and the wine seems disjointed in the finish.
— P.G.
(3/1/2010)
Matthews Estate 2008 Stillwater Creek Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Online Exclusive
- $30
This has a rather noticeable candy cane scent, leading into a beery, yeasty, flat-feeling wine.
— P.G.
(3/1/2010)
Showing items 1
through 4 of
4
Prominent Designations
Most Reviewed Varietals
Most Reviewed Regions
advertisement
What We're Tasting
2009 Venge Bone Ash Vineyard
Venge’s superb 2008 Bone Ash was a tough act to follow, but this 2009…
Facebook Activity
advertisement
Twitter Activity