# Matthews Winery ## About - [About](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/about.md) ## Blog - [Blog](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog.md) ## Mailing Lists - [Mailing Lists](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/mailing-list.md) ## Membership - [Membership](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/membership.md) ## Stories - [Golden Era, Golden Scenes](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/golden-era-golden-scenes.md) - [2022 Matthews Columbia Valley Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2022-matthews-columbia-valley-merlot.md) - [Our highest Jeb Dunnunk reviews, ever!](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/our-highest-jeb-dunnunk-reviews-ever.md): We’re excited to share our highest reviews ever from celebrated wine critic, Virginie Boone at JebDunnuck.com - [Our Inspiration Has Returned: A Love Letter to the Columbia Valley](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/our-inspiration-has-returned-a-love-letter-to-the-columbia-valley.md) - [2021 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon.md) - [2021 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-horse-heaven-hills-claret.md) - [A new Matthews](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/a-new-matthews.md): Announcing a completely re-imagined Matthews, all from our new winemaking team. - [2021 Matthews Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon.md) - [2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-cabernet-sauvignon.md) - [Our highest Robert Parker Wine Advocate reviews, ever!](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/our-highest-robert-parker-wine-advocate-reviews-ever.md) - [Our highest Vinous reviews, ever!](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/our-highest-vinous-reviews-ever.md) - [2021 Matthews Royal Slope Cuvée](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-royal-slope-cuvée.md) - [2021 Matthews Royal Slope Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-royal-slope-claret.md) - [2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Cuvée](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-columbia-valley-cuvée.md) - [2021 Matthews Columbia Valley Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-matthews-columbia-valley-claret.md) - [Our new wines from the Horse Heaven Hills](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/heaven-it-was-only-a-matter-of-time.md): Matthews is excited to announce two new wines to our AVA portfolio. - [Our Next Chapter](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/our-next-chapter.md) - [New wines from the Royal Slope AVA.](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/new-wines-from-the-royal-slope-ava.md): Today we are excited to announce four new wines from the Royal Slope. - [Back to the (farm) Future](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/back-to-the-farm-future.md) - [From the Valley to the Mountain](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/from-the-valley-to-the-mountain-2.md): After over 25 years crafting wines from a selection of vineyards across the greater Columbia Valley, we are excited to introduce our AVA-specific portfolio of... - [Get to Know Our Winemakers](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/get-to-know-our-winemakers.md) - [Introducing Our New Winemakers](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/introducing-our-new-winemakers.md) - [2021 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2021-columbia-valley-sauvignon-blanc.md) - [The Newest Member of the Matthews Portfolio](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/the-newest-member-of-the-matthews-portfolio.md) - [A Year in Review](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/a-year-in-review.md) - [The Claret Club](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/the-claret-club.md): A Wine Club designed for those who love Matthews wine any day of the week! It gives you a steady allocation of the wines you love, along with a whole host of... - [Fall on the Farm](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/fall-on-the-farm.md) - [The 2018 Cuvée](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/the-2018-cuvée.md) - [Welcome to Heaven](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/welcome-to-heaven.md) - [The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/the-2019-sauvignon-blanc.md) - [Home, Together](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/home-together.md) - [Our 2019 harvest has started!](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/our-2019-harvest-has-started.md) - [The Matthews (Not-So-Secret) Formula](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/the-matthews-not-so-secret-formula.md) - [Announcing the 2014 Reserve Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/announcing-the-2014-reserve-claret.md) - [Where Washington wine meets Woodinville farming](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/where-washington-wine-meets-woodinville-farming.md) - [The Claret Comes of Age](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/the-claret-comes-of-age.md) - [2013 Matthews Claret named 27th best wine in the world by Wine Spectator](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/2013-matthews-claret-named-27th-best-wine-in-the-world-by-wine-spectator.md) - [A Milestone Vintage for Matthews](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/a-milestone-vintage-for-matthews.md) - [​A New Adventure Begins.](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/a-new-adventure-begins.md) - [A New Matthews in Woodinville.](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/blog/a-new-matthews-in-woodinville.md) ## Trade & Media - [Trade & Media](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/trade-media.md) ## Vineyards - [Columbia Valley](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/columbia-valley.md) - [Horse Heaven Hills](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/horse-heaven-hills.md): They say that wine tastes better when grapes have a view.  Indeed, the Horse Heaven Hills AVA is also Cabernet Sauvignon heaven, with south-facing slopes, warm... - [Red Mountain](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/red-mountain.md): The Red Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within the broader Columbia Valley AVA, which spans across state lines, encompassing parts of... - [Washington State](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/washington-state.md) - [Royal Slope](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/royal-slope.md): The Royal Slope is south-facing and surrounds the town of Royal City in eastern Washington. It is considerably cooler than nearby Wahluke Slope and... ## Visit - [Visit](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/visit.md) ## Wines - [Rosé](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/rosé.md) - [2020 Rosé](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/rosé/2020-rosé.md): Citrus blossoms, white peach, chamomile and dried strawberries. Swirling adds spring flowers and sweetness to the citrus and stone fruits. - [2019 Rosé](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/rosé/2019-rosé.md): Peach, citrus, spring flowers and a hint of a minty chalk. Swirling adds some sweet strawberry, melon and rose water. - [2018 Rosé](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/rosé/2018-rosé.md): A complex nose of chamomile, watermelon and rose water. Hints of dried pineapple, nectarine and spice cut through a background of tangerine and white flowers. - [2017 Rosé](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/rosé/2017-rosé.md): White tea, peaches and cream with citrus zest start the nose. Swirling brings up dried strawberry, flowers and watermelon. - [2016 Rosé](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/rosé/2016-rosé.md): Pale, with an extremely fresh nose of lime zest, pink grapefruit, cantaloupe and wet stone. After a few minutes it shows aromas of light strawberry syrup,... - [2021 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon/2021-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon.md): The 2021 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark crimson and violet in the glass with fragrant aromatics of bourbon cherry, flinty minerals, red licorice,... - [2021 Red Mountain Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-claret/2021-red-mountain-claret.md): The 2021 Red Mountain Claret is a dark garnet and crimson in the glass with aromatics of cinnamon bark, dark violets, and black plum. - [2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/reserve-cabernet-sauvignon.md): The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant purple in the glass with a ruby-colored rim. Aromas of black currant, mocha, dried raspberries and huckleberry... - [2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/2019-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon.md): Dried strawberry, black currants and dark cherries with winter spices and with a touch of vanilla. - [2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/2018.md): Black currants, sultry raspberry, dried strawberry, and plum skin with a hint of vanilla bean, black tea and mocha. - [2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/2017-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon.md): Sweetly smoked muddled strawberry and raspberry with vanilla bean and sandalwood while wafting notes of black tea, crème de cassis and blackberry puree... - [2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/2016-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon.md): Sultry smoked raspberry, dried strawberry, black currants and plum skin with a hint of vanilla bean, black tea and mocha. - [Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2.md) - [2023 Matthews Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2023-matthews-reserve-merlot.md): This Merlot is a powerhouse of opaque density, showing a black crimson core and an opulent, full-bodied frame. - [2022 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2022-reserve-merlot.md): Deep garnet core, dense purple rim. The nose is a captivating promise: crushed rock minerality meets exotic sandalwood, dark black forest cake, and bright... - [2021 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2021-reserve-merlot.md): The 2021 Matthews Reserve Merlot shines a vibrant garnet in the glass and begins with aromas of graphite, cherry pie, spiced plum and flowers. - [2020 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2020-reserve-merlot.md): The 2020 Matthews Reserve Merlot shows bright garnet in the glass with aromas of Turkish coffee, sweet cigar wrapper, blackberry compote, camphor and snap pea. - [2019 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2019-reserve-merlot.md): The 2019 Matthews Reserve Merlot shows a deep ruby to purple hue with aromas of black cherry and red fruits such as pomegranate, bright red cherries, and... - [2018 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2018-reserve-merlot.md): Deep in color with aromatics of ripe raspberry, plum skin, currants, dried strawberry, herbs, caramelized sugar, and fresh roasted coffee. - [2017 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2017-reserve-merlot.md): Piercing notes of raspberry, red currant, black tea and spiced hardwood. Swirling adds sweeter black fruits, plum skin, graphite, scorched earth, minerals and... - [2016 Reserve Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-merlot-2/2016-reserve-merlot.md): Sultry and rich, with smoky raspberry and herbs, dried strawberry and plum puree with caramelized sugar. - [Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc.md) - [2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc/2022-reserve-cabernet-franc.md): An impenetrable black cherry core captivates. The nose reveals intense dark plum and black raspberry preserves, alongside graphite, crushed violets, sweet... - [2021 Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc/2021-reserve-cabernet-franc.md): Vibrant and dark like pomegranate juice in the glass, the 2021 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Franc has considerable weight and lift. - [2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc/2020-reserve-cabernet-franc.md): The 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc shows vibrant purple to dark crimson in the glass and elicits aromas of red and black plum, confectioners chocolate, mulberry,... - [2019 Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc/2019-reserve-cabernet-franc.md): The 2019 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Franc shows medium to deep purple in hue with aromas of cassis and syrupy blueberry that evolve into herbal scents of sweet... - [2018 Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc/2018-reserve-cabernet-franc.md): Notes of black currants, red fruit, plum skin, graphite, and sweet baking spices. Swirling adds aromatics of bloomed spices, fresh plum purée, and dried herbs. - [2017 Reserve Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/reserve/reserve-cabernet-franc/2017-reserve-cabernet-franc.md): Seductive notes of brambly red fruits, black currants, plum skin, graphite and sweet but smoky baking spices. - [Horse Heaven Hills](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills.md) - [Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon.md) - [2023 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon/2023-matthews-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon.md): Saturated dark garnet, this Cabernet Sauvignon balances ripe power with vibrant energy. The nose reveals crushed black currant and cherry layered with cola... - [2022 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon/2022-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon.md): This wine displays a deep plum noir and inky garnet color. The nose is complex, offering sagebrush, wild huckleberry, crushed violet petals, sunbaked earth,... - [2021 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon/2021-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-sauvignon.md): Radiant garnet with a bricky vermillion rim in the glass, the 2021 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is both luxurious and decadent. - [Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-franc.md) - [2022 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-franc/2022-horse-heaven-hills-cabernet-franc.md): This wine presents an inky violet color, opaque to the rim. The aromatic profile is complex, revealing dark cherry, espresso bean, river rock, and cigar box,... - [Horse Heaven Hills Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-merlot.md) - [2022 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-merlot/2022-horse-heaven-hills-merlot.md): This strikingly dark crimson wine opens with an inviting nose of roasted herbs, wild cherry, and bramble fruits, intertwined with notes of crushed stone and... - [Horse Heaven Hills Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-claret.md) - [2021 Horse Heaven Hills Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-claret/2021-horse-heaven-hills-claret.md): Shimmering with pale garnet and vermilion hues, the 2021 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Claret captivates with its elegance and depth. - [2020 Horse Heaven Hills Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-claret/2020-horse-heaven-hills-claret.md): The 2020 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Claret shows a deep ruby to dense purple color in the glass. - [Horse Heaven Hills Cuvée](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cuvée.md) - [2020 Horse Heaven Hills Cuvée](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/horse-heaven-hills/horse-heaven-hills-cuvée/horse-heaven-hills-cuvée.md): A beautiful ruby color in the glass with aromas of black plum, red currant, and red apple skin. The 2020 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Cuvée elicits flavors of... - [Red Mountain](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain.md) - [Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon.md) - [2022 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon/2022-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon.md): Bloodstone ruby in color, it offers aromas of black currant, plum skin, and jasmine. The palate reveals dark berry syrup, fig, and violet candy. - [2019 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon/2019-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon.md): The 2019 Matthews Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon shows an intense deep garnet color with flavors and aromas of mountain blackberry, cherry cordial, anise and... - [Red Mountain Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-cabernet-franc.md) - [2022 Red Mountain Cabernet Franc](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-cabernet-franc/2022-red-mountain-cabernet-franc.md): This deep, inky crimson wine offers a nose of ripe currants, wild blackberry, roasted red pepper, dusty soil, and dried rose. - [Red Mountain Claret](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-claret.md) ## Wines - [Wines Page](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines.md)