Warm baked plum, dried strawberry, black cherry, and spiced-cake aromas rest at the wine’s core, while tones of burnt sage, worn leather, and crushed walnuts fill in the background. The palate is warm, soft, and spicy, offering generous amounts of plush red and black fruits with tar-laden ...
4.3 - 80 ratings (19 written reviews) This is a delicious wine that drinks like a much more expensive wine. super smooth while bold as hell. Loved this wine. Read all reviews · Curated by unrivaled experts · Choose your delivery date · Temperature controlled shipping options ·Warm baked plum, dried strawberry, black cherry, and spiced-cake aromas rest at the wine’s core, while tones of burnt sage, worn leather, and crushed walnuts fill in the background. The palate is warm, soft, and spicy, offering generous amounts of plush red and black fruits with tar-laden tones of licorice and resinous herbs.Matt Cline’s wines have inspired thousands of near-perfect Wine Access member reviews, yet he’s called the rich and sumptuous Established 1885 his “dream wine.” Ask him about this perfectly balanced blend of Zinfandel, Carignan, and Mataro, and you’ll hear his genuine passion while he relays the uniqueness that makes this wine a dream fulfilled.A dark-fruited masterwork showcasing the power and finesse that never cease to amaze us about his wines, this 2016 classic is composed of grapes from 125+ year-old vines, not just from Matt’s best vineyards, but from the choicest grapes in each block.