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title: 2019 Cuvée
date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00
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The 2019 Cuvée was crafted from several vineyards across the Columbia Valley, Royal Slope and Red Mountain AVAs. Farmed using sustainable practices, the fruit was hand-harvested in the early mornings between September and November of 2019. Upon arriving in the winery, each cluster was hand-sorted, berry-sorted, and then fermented in either concrete or stainless-steel. Using only the free-run wine, it was moved to French oak barrels (60% new) for 21 months of cellaring. The resulting 58 barrels were bottled without fining or filtration in October of 2021, producing only 1,401 cases.

Tasting Notes

A lively bouquet of fresh violets and black plum blossoms mingled with fresh red raspberries waft from this medium ruby-colored wine. Secondary aromatics of cedar plank, dates, smoked brisket, and potting soil emerge from the glass, adding to the wine’s complexity. Medium bodied with polished tannin and a broad acidity that adds freshness on the palate, accompanied by a lingering finish of graphite and blueberry.

 

 

   ![Cuvée](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2133_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Cuvee-2019_2022-04-21-175216_tary.png)  

 

 

Varietal Composition

64% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1%

 

Vinification

Fermented in a combination of concrete and stainless steel tanks. Aged for 21 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

 

Alcohol

14.6%

 

Cases Produced

1,401

 

Drinkability

Now – 2029

 

Trade Materials

- [ 2019 Matthews Cuvee - tech sheet  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2019-Matthews-Cuvee-Tech-Sheet_2022-04-21-180913_qkik.pdf)
- [ 2019 Matthews Cuvee - bottle shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Cuvee-2019.png)
- [ 2019 Matthews Cuvee - shelf talker  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2019-Matthews-Cuvee-Shelf-Talker-6up_2022-04-21-180923_pnpq.pdf)
 
 

 

 

 

  ## Awards & Accolades

- “Aromas of grilled plum, nutmeg and crushed sage. Full-bodied with soft tannins and mineral character. Sharp acidity and wet stone brighten the red and black fruit. 64% merlot, 21% cabernet sauvignon, 12% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot and 1% malbec. Drink now.”
    
    \- 90 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
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 ## Vineyards

 ![Red Mountain](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/vineyardMaps/Map-Red-Mountain-3_2_2022-09-20-175138_udmh.svg)### Red Mountain

Designated: 2001  
  
Vineyards: 2,382 acres (963 hectares)  
  
Top Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc  
  
Average Annual Precipitation: 5 inches  
  
Soil: Silt, sand, volcanic basalt  
  
Average vine age: 22yrs

 [Learn More](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/red-mountain)    ![Royal Slope](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/vineyardMaps/Map-Royal-Slope-AVA-3_2_2022-09-20-182941_opfx.svg) ### Royal Slope

Designated: 2020  
  
Vineyards: 1,900 acres (768 hectares)  
  
Top Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc  
  
Average Annual Precipitation: 6-8 inches  
  
Soil: Sandy loam, soil  
  
Average Vine Age: 14yrs

 [Learn More](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/vineyards/royal-slope) 

  

 Past Vintages

##  Explore the Cuvée Vintages 

- [2022](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2022-cuv%C3%A9e)
- [2021](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2021-columbia-valley-cuv%C3%A9e)
- [2020](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2020-cuv%C3%A9e)
- 2019
- [2018](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2018-cuv%C3%A9e)
- [2017](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2017-cuv%C3%A9e)
- [2016](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2016-cuv%C3%A9e)
 
 

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