2021Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
2021Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Radiant garnet with a bricky vermillion rim in the glass, the 2021 Matthews Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is both luxurious and decadent. Aromatics of crème de cassis, French lavender, and subtle spices are accented with notes of rich loamy soil. The palate unfolds with layers of mulberries, rose petals, warm blueberries, and a touch of vanilla bean. Its full-bodied structure imparts fleshy, supple tannins, exuding opulence and depth. An impactful, chalky finish of sandalwood, glacé berries, and spice cake lingers throughout the minutes-long finale.
Primary 10-14 days in stainless steel tanks, spending 30+ days on skins. Each parcel was hand-sorted from the vineyard, with gentle fermentation and exteded maceration culminating over 30+ days. Cellared in 100% new French oak for 21 months.
15.1%
336
Now - 2042
Awards & Accolades
"You are going to love the 2021 Matthews ‘Horse Heaven Hills’ Cabernet Sauvignon that was mainly sourced from the scenic Wallula Vineyard with a small portion coming from the Phinny Hill Vineyard. On the nose this takes on very classic violet rose petals that you see from this varietal grown here. A touch of green herbs add to the intrigue, as the palate displays a dazzling array of texture, weight and underlying verve. Very soft on the mouth, this is downright delicious stuff to consume now and over the next fifteen plus years to come."
- 95 points Owen Bargreen, owenbargreen.com