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title: 2021 Red Mountain Claret
date: 2026-06-23T03:53:00-07:00
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![Red Mountain Claret](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/matthews/bottleShots/_300x1000_crop_center-center_82_line/outshinery-matthews-claret-redmountain-2021-17243494568361.png) The 2021 Red Mountain Claret is a dark garnet and crimson in the glass with aromatics of cinnamon bark, dark violets, and black plum. The full-bodied and serious on the palate displaying chalky tannins and flavors of cola, leather, ripe bramble fruits, and sweet tobacco. Finishing long and classic with bittersweet chocolate, forest floor, and star anise.

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VintagesInformation

Vintages

- 2021
- [ 2020 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-claret/2020-red-mountain-claret)
- [ 2019 ](https://matthewswinery.com/wines/red-mountain/red-mountain-claret/2019-red-mountain-claret)

Labeled Appellation

[Red Mountain](https://matthewswinery.com/vineyards/red-mountain)

Varietal(s)

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc

Vinification

Primary 10-14 days in Stainless Steel tanks, 30+ days on skins, 21 months in 100% new French oak

Alcohol

15.2%

Cases Produced

233

Expert Reviews & Scores

### Owen Bargreen

95 / 100

> 2021 Matthews ‘Red Mountain’ Claret- Another brilliant wine in the Red Mountain lineup, the 2021 Red Mountain Claret is silky smooth on the mouth, already reveling in its richness and bright mineral backbone. The palate is dense with plenty of dark fruit flavors alongside suggestions of cardamom, sandalwood and creme de violette. Finishing long with rich dark fruits and copious minerals, enjoy this beauty now and over the next fifteen years to come.

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