Event

Thirsty Thursday!! Matthews Blackboard Red

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Time: 04:00pm - 08:00pm

Type: Wine Tasting

Location: The Wine Cabinet

Event Free

IN STORE TASTING SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
SPECIALLY SELECTED, HIGHLY ACCLAIMED, SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOUNTED 

OPEN BOTTLE STILL AVAILABLE FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP OR DELIVERY!!


(All purchases must be accompanied by a credit card.)


 


2017 Columbia Valley, Washington State

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Syrah

With school - virtual, homed or otherwise - back in session,
we knew when we tasted it that educators of all kinds needed this kind of wine!


Crafted from several vineyards across three AVAs in Washington State (Columbia Valley, Red Mountain, and Walla Walla Valley), 
this red wine is a combination of many Bordeaux varietals, and includes a splash of Syrah for complexity.
The name Blackboard celebrates the use of chalk in the winery, which is used for marking everything
- from wine barrels, winery walls to fermentation tanks.
A portion of Blackboard proceeds will be used to support local, national, and international educational charities.


92 Points James Suckling
“Very pretty plums and cherries with some orange-peel and chocolate character.
Medium to full body, round yet fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.”

 

Our thoughts .....

Very small production, with beautiful notes of strawberry, pureed raspberry, currants, plum jam and spice.
Hints of vanilla bean, macerated berries and cocoa powder carry the palate.
Medium to full-bodied, this wine over performs its price point and it's ready to drink today!



 Elsewhere at $30.00
Our Regular Price
 $24.99
Special Sale Price

$20.00  a bottle

 $108.00 for six $18.00 )

Click here to Order
or call us at
703-668-9463 (WINE)
 

A bit about Matthews…..

Where Washington Wine Meets Woodinville Farming
Matthews is a family owned and operated winery based in Woodinville, WA.
We take our inspiration from the great wineblending techniques of Bordeaux and from the exceptional fruit that our state is producing. Our wines tip their hat to old world traditions, while embracing the energy and innovation of this ascendant wine region. Since 1992, Matthews has crafted red blends from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, and white wines exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

“We make wine with principles, and while we are inspired by Bordeaux, many of those principles come from our Washington heritage.”
We work with many of the most iconic vineyards in Washington, honing our growing and blending processes to deliver wines of depth, complexity and verve. Walk around our Woodinville Tasting Room + Farm and you'll see a deep respect for the land and people of our state and our local community. Whether it’s a special occasion or an everyday moment, count on our wines to be approachable, exciting and exceedingly fun to drink and share.


We take our inspiration from the great wine blending techniques of Bordeaux and from the exceptional fruit that Washington State is producing. Washington is home to a growing number of diverse micro-climates, each providing their own unique terroir. Our wines tip their hat to Bordeaux traditions, while embracing the energy and innovation of this ascendant wine region. We work with many of the finest vineyards in Washington, honing our growing and blending processes to deliver wines of depth, complexity and verve.