Today we share the outstanding wines of The Winemakers Reserve. The winery was founded by Matt Loso in 2017. The space has a tasting room and event space. Loso is the founder of Matthews Cellars, and now focuses on The Winemakers Reserve and
Matteo Wines.The inaugural release of Matthews Cellars in 1993 saw its first vintage completely sell out within 30 days! By 1997, Matthews Cellars had firmly established itself as one of Washington State's most respected wineries. Loso’s wife, Zoie, handles the business side of The Winemakers Reserve.
I love the new wines by Loso. Check out the incredible 2018 Matteo Grenache (OB, 93) which is heady and intense with gorgeous range. The same is true for the 2018 Matteo Syrah (OB, 93) which is a gorgeous example of Washington Syrah. Learn more at
2024 The Winemakers Reserve Sauvignon Blanc- This 2024 Sauvignon Blanc shows up dense on the palate, with good weight and underlying minerality. Rich stone and tropical fruits combine with salty minerals and nutty nuances. Drink 2025-2030- 91
2024 The Winemakers Reserve Pinot Gris- A great Gris bottling from 2024, this delivers a solid combination of weight and tension as pear and starfruit flavors give way to suggestions of salted cashew nut on the palate. Drink 2025-2031- 91
2022 The Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay- The 2022 The Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay is a great new bottling by Matt Loso. Once on the nose this exudes class with toasty brioche and banana alongside shades of Japanese pear. The palate is soft and elegant with a good sense of viscosity and weight. Enjoy this great wine now and over the next six plus years to come. Drink 2025-2031- 92
2022 The Winemakers Reserve ‘GSM’ Red Wine- The 2022 ‘GSM’ combines 50% Grenache with 25% Mourvèdre and smaller portions Syrah and Cinsault. It is elegant and soft with lighter to medium-bodied red fruits that mingle well with chocolate and fresh sage. Drink 2025-2031- 91
2018 Matteo Grenache-The outstanding and very pretty 2018 Matteo Grenache is brimming with bright red fruits alongside blood orange zest, wintergreen and shades of red licorice on the palate. Medium-bodied with good richness and flavor density, this is a beautiful rendition of Columbia Valley Grenache that is already nicely evolved. Drink 2025-2031- 93
2018 Matteo Syrah- Deeply performed in the glass, the 2018 Matteo Syrah opens with heady dark currants, smoked brisket and white pepper dusted bacon on the nose. The palate is lush and nicely concentrated with a seriously great texture and sense of dense dark fruits, with a chocolate and wet granite edge. Complex and delightful to savor now, enjoy over the next few years. Drink 2025-2032- 93
2018 Matteo Red Wine- The 2018 Matteo Red Wine is mostly Cabernet Franc (57%) with 36% Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is rich and viscous stuff with terrific energy and weight. Black currants and blackberry compote flavors combine with chocolate covered coffee bean on the palate. This seems to be really peaking right now. Drink 2025-2033- 93
2022 The Winemakers Reserve Merlot- This 2022 Merlot offers sagebrush, pencil lead and black florals on the nose with hints of Arabica bean. The palate is plump, rich and downright delicious, as this seamless bottling is both gratifying in terms of flavor density but also has excellent nerve. Enjoy this black fruit and chocolate-driven bootleg now and over the next decade. Drink 2025-2035- 93
2021 The Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon- Inky in the glass, the 2011 The Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is lined with a beautiful bouquet of dark rose petals that combine with espresso grounds, cassis and anise notes. This is round and generous on the mid-palate, with a terrific push/pull of weight and flavor density alongside energy and tension. A gorgeous wine to devour now, enjoy over the next fifteen years to come. Drink 2025-2040- 94
2022 The Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon- A delicious wine from this slightly cooler vintage, the 2022 The Winemakers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dark florals and potpourri notes alongside black plum, dark chocolate shavings and sandalwood accents. The palate is neatly-balanced as medium to full-bodied dark fruits parade with dark licorice and fennel accents. Drink 2025-2038- 93