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Matriarch

Matriarch

Napa Valley · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
United States
Region
Napa Valley · Napa
Appellation
Napa Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · aged cheeses · dishes with mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 200694 pts

    Matriarch often measures up to the level of BOND and Harlan Estate itself. It is a blend of various BOND components. The '06 is a classically structured Napa blend, fat and flashy in youth, offering complex waves of blackberry and cherry tart, black currant, cola, licorice and s…

  • 200492 pts

    This lower end wine from Harlan's stable is as good as most Napa wineries' best. It's beautiful to drink right now, showing class and distinction. Tasted alone, its burst of black currants and cherries is rich, without any trace of overripeness.