Matthews Blackboard Cabernet Sauvignon
Beautiful notes of strawberry preserve, blackberries, cinnamon, cocoa powder, milk chocolate, and hints of vanilla bean. A full-bodied wine with well-integrated dry profile and balanced acidity. In 2008, the Otis family rescued Matthews Winery. Blackboard wines were sourced from two famed vineyards in: Conner Lee and Solaksen. Blackboard combines our passion for making wine with our mission to provide greater access to education through donations and partnerships.
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Feature: Sustainably Grown
Country: United States
Region: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Grape Profile: Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country. It produces a full-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors like black cherry and blackberry. It also has spicy notes of black pepper. The aroma include vanilla and clove and a distinct hint of green bell pepper.
Region Profile: Washington State is in the upper northwest region of the United States. Washington is the second-largest wine producing state in the US with Columbia Valley being the most well-known region.
Pair with: Red meats, dishes like grilled steak, lamb, roast beef, or venison. Strong, aged cheeses like sharp cheddar or blue cheese.
