Matthews Cellars
Claret Red Bordeaux Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Few wines have hit me like this one hit me: the wonderful complexity of it stems from the sweet notes of plum and strawberry mixed with herbal spices, complemented ever so ironically by just a tad of smoke
Few wines have hit me like this one hit me: the wonderful complexity of it stems from the sweet notes of plum and strawberry mixed with herbal spices, complemented ever so ironically by just a tad of smoke
Jul 13th, 2021
This Claret has beautifully balanced tannins and spice. It's bold, smooth, and surprisingly refreshing. If you enjoy claret, this one is a must.
This Claret has beautifully balanced tannins and spice. It's bold, smooth, and surprisingly refreshing. If you enjoy claret, this one is a must.
Jun 5th, 2021
Bold flavors but somehow refreshing. Strawberry up front and mildly acidic in the back. Silky tannins and spice, with “some air.” Really good blend.
Bold flavors but somehow refreshing. Strawberry up front and mildly acidic in the back. Silky tannins and spice, with “some air.” Really good blend.
May 17th, 2021
The Claret is also a crowd pleaser. You can’t go wrong with the 2015 Vintage’s balanced spice and tannins.
The Claret is also a crowd pleaser. You can’t go wrong with the 2015 Vintage’s balanced spice and tannins.
Apr 30th, 2021
This 15 Claret is delicious! Spice sweet fruity flavors that are smooth on the palate.
This 15 Claret is delicious! Spice sweet fruity flavors that are smooth on the palate.
Mar 13th, 2021
Soooo good! Elliott's Oyster House in Seattle
Soooo good! Elliott's Oyster House in Seattle
Dec 13th, 2019Inviting nose and really drinking nicely. If you can find some, buy it!
Inviting nose and really drinking nicely. If you can find some, buy it!
Oct 23rd, 2019Love this wine! Smooth and full bodied.
Love this wine! Smooth and full bodied.
Oct 3rd, 2019Did a nice vertical experiment tonight (2014-2015-2016). The ‘15 is heavier on tannins but don’t get me wrong, the wine is still very smooth and fruit-forward. I LOVE IT.
Did a nice vertical experiment tonight (2014-2015-2016). The ‘15 is heavier on tannins but don’t get me wrong, the wine is still very smooth and fruit-forward. I LOVE IT.
Oct 2nd, 2019Not especially complex - middling tannins and straight up blackberry. However, it drinks exceptionally well and is an excellent choice for pairing with a wide variety of foods.
Not especially complex - middling tannins and straight up blackberry. However, it drinks exceptionally well and is an excellent choice for pairing with a wide variety of foods.
May 5th, 2019