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2019Royal Slope Claret

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2019Royal Slope Claret

The 2019 Matthews Royal Slope Claret comes from several small vineyard parcels exclusively within the Royal Slope AVA. Hand-harvested early in the morning in the fall, it was hand-sorted and fermented using a combination of concrete (23%) and stainless steel (77%). The free-run juice was aged in French oak (70% new) for 23 months. Only 10 barrels were selected for the final blend, which was bottled in October of 2021.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant garnet in color and exploding with an aromatic bouquet of black raspberry, dried herbs, and fruit leather, this wine expresses notes of black currant, soy, graphite and a hint of menthol. This full-bodied blend is light on its feet with bright acidity and rounded tannins. Toasty brioche and fresh strawberry linger on the long finish.

Varietal Composition

60% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot 4% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol

14.9%

Cases Produced

241

Drinkability

Now-2033

AVAs

Royal Slope

Map Royal Slope AVA 3 2
Designated
2020
Vineyards
1,900 acres (768 hectares)
Top Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Average Annual Precipitation
6-8 inches
Soil
Sandy loam, soil
Average Vine Age
14yrs
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