On the Road with the Grape Guy

Washington Story 1 : Matthews vs Tenor

23 Apr 2019

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(March 2019) ... Are Matthews wine and Tenor wines two different wineries under the same roof? No … the difference between the two labels is style of winemaking, according to owner Bryan Otis. Matthews showcases the art of the blend – even wines named “Merlot” have other grapes added in; while Tenor is all about varietal expression – the wines are all 100% mono-varietal, sourced from a variety of vineyards around Washington State. Which wines are better is totally up to the taster and his or her taste, but here’s a look at some of those wines … click on the wine name to read the full review.

Are Matthews wine and Tenor wines two different wineries under the same roof? No … the difference between the two labels is style of winemaking, according to owner Bryan Otis. Matthews showcases the art of the blend – even wines named “Merlot” have other grapes added in; while Tenor is all about varietal expression – the wines are all 100% mono-varietal, sourced from a variety of vineyards around Washington State. Which wines are better is totally up to the taster and his or her taste, but here’s a look at some of those wines … click on the wine name to read the full review.