--- title: 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00 canonical_url: "https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/cabernet-sauvignon/2017-cabernet-sauvignon" section: Wines --- ![Cabernet Sauvignon](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x950_crop_center-center_82_line/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-2017.png) Black currants and ripe plum skin mixed with dark spices and sandalwood. Some air adds more black fruit, Bing cherry, blackberries and creme de cassis with a hint of black tea. The palate has volume and structure that stays sweet and energetic, finishing with hints of caramel and spice. Irresistible now but it will easily age for a decade or more. 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 - [ 2016 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/columbia-valley/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) 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc Alcohol 14.5% Cases Produced 1,282 [Back](https://matthewswinery.com/wines)--- - [Winemaker's Notes](#winemakers-notes) - [Related Wines](#related-wines) - [Expert Reviews & Scores](#expert-reviews) - [Trade Materials](#trade-materials) Winemaker's Notes The 2017 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 morning between September 8th - October 31st, it was hand-sorted and fermented in the winery using both stainless steel (77%) and concrete (23%) tanks. The free-run wine was cellared in French oak (54% new) for 18 months. Evaluated over 40 times by our winemaking team, only 53 barrels were ultimately selected and bottled on April 23rd, 2019. --- ## 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) 93 / 100 > An attractive, floral red with crushed blackcurrants, flowers and chocolate. Medium to full body, round tannins and a soft, cashmere-like texture. 95% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. Drink or hold. ### Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate 90 / 100 > Blended with 3% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley shows a ripe, juicy, dark-fruited core with elegant baking spices and dusty chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, flavors of cherry skin and black raspberry fill the palate along with gripping tannins that make this wine food-friendly. Concluding with a lingering finish, flavors bitter dark chocolate linger on the aftertaste. Keenly priced. Trade Materials - [ Tech Sheet](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/2017-Matthews-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Consumer-Tech-Sheet_2021-09-13-220757_rhnq.pdf) - [ Bottle Shot](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/wineTradeAssets/OUTSHINERY-Matthews-CabSauv-2017.jpg)