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title: 2019 Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon
date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00
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![Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2133_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-RoyalSlope-2019_2022-03-07-195104_xgxh.png)  [ $60/Bottle | Buy Now ](https://shop.avalle.us/product/2019-matthews-royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon) 

 

 

   The 2019 Matthews Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon comes from several small vineyard parcels exclusively within the Royal Slope AVA. Hand-harvested in the early fall mornings, it was hand-sorted and fermented in stainless steel (100%). The free-run wine was aged in French oak (70% new) for 23 months. Only 10 barrels made the final blend, which was bottled in October of 2021.

Tasting Notes

A brooding expression of cocoa powder and blueberry liqueur is enlivened by notes of fresh garden herbs. Earthy notes of damp forest floor and juicy summer blackberries give this wine an enticing flavor profile. Intensely plum colored with concentrated blue fruits, dark chocolate, and sweet cigar smoke finish. Muscular tannin provides structure while bright acidity from this cooler vintage brings everything into balance.

 

 

   ![Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_640x2133_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-RoyalSlope-2019_2022-03-07-195104_xgxh.png)  [ $60/Bottle | Buy Now ](https://shop.avalle.us/product/2019-matthews-royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon) 

 

 

Varietal Composition

95% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Merlot 1% Cabernet Franc

 

Vinification

Fermented in 100% stainless-steel. Aged for 23 months in 70% new French oak.

 

Alcohol

14.9%

 

Cases Produced

240

 

Drinkability

Now-2031

 

Trade Materials

- [ 2019 Royal Slope Cab Sauv - Tech Sheet  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2019-Matthews-Royal-Slope-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Tech-Sheet_2022-03-07-195235_ffgq.pdf)
- [ 2019 Royal Slope Cab Sauv - Bottle Shot  ](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-RoyalSlope-2019.png)
 
 

 

 

 

  

 ## Vineyards

 ![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

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 Past Vintages

##  Explore the Royal Slope Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages 

- [2022](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/royal-slope/royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon/2022-royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon)
- [2021](https://mwe-matthews.transom.dev/wines/royal-slope/royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon/2021-royal-slope-cabernet-sauvignon)
- 2019
 
 

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