--- title: 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2016" section: Wines --- ![Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/Matthews-Cab-Sauv-2016.png) Plum jam, black currants, cassis and vanilla. With air, swirling brings dark baking spices mixed with strawberry puree and dried Applewood. The palate is fleshy with dark brooding fruits and a hint of crème brûlée. Cabernet that is vibrant with firm structure, while maintaining a fresh and composed profile. Sold Out VintagesInformation Vintages - [ 2022 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2022-cabernet-sauvignon) - [ 2021 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2021-columbia-valley-cabernet-sauvignon) - [ 2020 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2020-cabernet-sauvignon) - [ 2019 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2019-cabernet-sauvignon) - [ 2018 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2018) - [ 2017 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2017-cabernet-sauvignon) - 2016 - [ 2015 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2015-cabernet-sauvignon) - [ 2014 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2014-cabernet-sauvignon) - [ 2013 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2013-cabernet-sauvignon) Varietal(s) 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot Vinification Fermented in 72% concrete and 28% stainless steel tanks. Aged for 21 months in 60% new French oak barrels. Alcohol 14.4% Cases Produced 257 Vintage Notes The 2016 Matthews Cabernet Sauvignon comes from several small vineyard parcels within three AVAs: Red Mountain, Walla Walla Valley, and the Columbia Valley. Harvested by hand in the early mornings during September through October 20th, it was hand-sorted and fermented in the winery using both concrete (72%) and stainless steel (28%) tanks. The free-run wine was cellared in French oak (60% new) for 21 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 257 cases were ultimately selected and bottled. --- ## Our Recommendations PreviousNext - [![Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x1000_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-2018.png) ### Cabernet Sauvignon](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2018) - [![Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Claret-2018_2021-09-21-205027_sptf.png) ### Claret](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/claret/2018-2) - [![Cuvée](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-Cuvee-2017_2021-09-23-180513_gwwa.png) ### Cuvée](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cuv%C3%A9e/2017-cuv%C3%A9e) Expert Reviews & Scores ### James Suckling, [jamessuckling.com](https://jamessuckling.com) 91 / 100 > Fresh crushed flowers, sappy nuances, and baked berry-biscuit aromas, leading to a palate that has a lithe and succulent texture with plenty of sustained berry flavor. Drink in the next five years. ### Sean Sullivan, Wine Enthusiast 90 / 100 > Cocoa nib, black cherry, raspberry and black licorice aromas lead to ripe, rich, action-packed flavors that bring a sense of volume. It's a sure-fire, crowd-pleasing, riper-style Cabernet. ### Steven Tanzer, Vinous 90 / 100 > Good dark red. Cherry, raspberry and licorice aromas are lifted by a floral quality. On the palate, pliant red fruit, red licorice and spice flavors are nicely framed by integrated acidity. A step up in density from the Merlot and a bit leafy as well, due partly to the sweetening influence of some new oak. Finishes with ripe, building tannins and dusty brown spices. Pretty serious for a $30 Cabernet but this wine should also be approachable early. Trade Materials