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title: 2017 Reserve Cuvée
date: 2026-06-23T03:52:00-07:00
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The 2017 Matthews Reserve Cuvee was crafted from several small vineyard parcels across two separate AVAs in Washington State: Columbia Valley and Red Mountain. Merlot-dominant, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blended in. Farmed using sustainable practices, the vines were limited to one cluster per shoot or three clusters per spur to create maximum concentration in each cluster. They were hand-harvested in the early morning between September 8th – November 1st, 2017.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Roast duck with caramelized onions

 

 

   ![Reserve Cuvée](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2027_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Reserve_Cuvee-2017.png)  

 

 

Varietal Composition

75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Vinification

Fermented in 52% stainless steel and 48% concrete tanks. Aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

 

Alcohol

14.7%

 

Cases Produced

20

 

Drinkability

Now-2037

 

Trade Materials

- [ Tech Sheet  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2017-Matthews-Reserve-Cuvee-Reviewer-Tech-Sheet.pdf)
- [ Bottle Shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Reserve_Cuvee-2017.jpg)
 
 

 

 

 

  

 ## 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 Reserve Cuvée Vintages 

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

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