Matthews Winery Claret Columbia Valley
Ruby colored with garnet highlights. The nose expresses black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with notes of violet, cedar, tobacco leaf, and baking spice. The palate is textured delivering ripe dark fruit supported by cocoa, graphite, dried herbs, and espresso. Matthews Winery was founded in 1993 and has become one of Washington State’s premier producers of Bordeaux-inspired wines. Based in Woodinville and sourcing fruit from some of the finest vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, Matthews is known for emphasizing elegance, balance, and terroir expression rather than sheer power.
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: United States
Region: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Grape Profile: Cabernet Sauvignon brings the backbone, contributing cassis, blackberry, graphite, cedar, herbs, and firm tannin. Cabernet Franc brings violet, red berries, tobacco, graphite, and aromatic lift. Merlot contributes plush texture, black cherry, plum, cocoa, and softness. Malbec provides blackberry, dark chocolate, color intensity, and richness. Petit Verdot can add color, floral notes, spice, and tannic structure, while Malbec typically contributes dark plum, blackberry, violet, and additional mid-palate richness.
Region Profile: Columbia Valley is Washington State’s largest and most diverse wine region, known for its great growing conditions, including long sunny days, cool nights, and well-draining soils. These factors contribute to the production of balanced and concentrated wines.
Pair with: Steak. Grilled and roasted meats. Hearty vegetables like mushrooms, squash, and carrots. Stews, rich sauces and demi-glazes. Hard, aged cheeses like Gouda and Cheddar.
