Incredibly saturated and inky crimson in the glass, the 2021 Matthews Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is harmonious and intense. Dark berry compote, leather, and powdery mint flower aromatics are accented with dusty minerality and fresh fruit leather. The palate explodes with black cap raspberry, blueberry, graphite, sage, and black forest cake. The dense, full-body imparts a coat of ripe tannins, yet exudes class and balance. Decadent dark plum, vanilla bean paste, five spice, and cocoa linger throughout the minutes-long finish.