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Claret

2020 Red Mountain Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Matthews Claret 2020 is a captivating red blend that showcases the remarkable characteristics of the Red Mountain region. Composed of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, this wine offers a harmonious balance between richness and elegance. The body is full, providing a substantial mouthfeel that envelops the palate with velvety textures. Bright acidity adds a lively dimension, enhancing the wine's freshness and making it incredibly food-friendly. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious notes of dark berries intertwined with subtle hints of spice, which keep the tasting experience engaging. Tannins are notable, offering a firm structure that promises good aging potential and complementing the wine's complexity. Matthews Claret is crafted to be dry, delivering a polished finish that leaves a lasting impression, perfect for both celebratory moments and everyday enjoyment.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Meats, Duck Breast, Lamb Chops

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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