Matanzas Creek 2006 Merlot Bennett Valley Sonoma County Red Wine

Matanzas Creek

Soft and supple, yet well-structured, with plum and anise aromas and blackberry, herb and toasty spice flavors that linger toward a pretty finish.

Wine Enthusiast
Ripe and voluptuous, with very rich, long-lasting berry, cherry, mocha and spice flavors, liberally oaked and wrapped into fine, sturdy tannins. Lacks a bit of complexity, but otherwise a beautiful Merlot that trades on the variety’s opulently fleshy sensuality. — S.H. (5/1/2010) — 90 .

Type	Red
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2006
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	14.1%
Appellation	California – Sonoma County - Bennett Valley
Wine Advocate	--
Wine Enthusiast	90
Wine Spectator	--
Other	n/a

Matanzas Winery
Named an American Viticultural Area in 2003, the vineyards of Bennett Valley are a source of constant discovery. The AVA designation formally acknowledges the special climate, soil profile and topographic aspects of our home. Bennett Valley is as unique as its three mountains – Sonoma, Bennett and Taylor – that capture fog and a cool air stream from the Pacific Ocean, making the temperature profile similar to that of the Russian River Valley. This cooling effect, called the Petaluma Wind Gap, produces a long growing season that’s ideal for grapevines, allowing them to be unhurried, yet hard-working. By virtue of being planted at extreme
locations, our grapes take the slow-path toward ripeness. It’s a high-risk, high-reward philosophy and the only way to produce world-class wine.