Matanzas Creek Winery

Alexander Valley Merlot

8.924 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

This ten year old merlot has lost any bite it once had and is now a pillowy soft cushion of licorice, bacon, and sage. Maybe some cranberries too. Delicious and a steal at $30.

This ten year old merlot has lost any bite it once had and is now a pillowy soft cushion of licorice, bacon, and sage. Maybe some cranberries too. Delicious and a steal at $30.

Mar 27th, 2022
Kerri

Beautiful merlot deep plum flavors, dark fruit, cherry, medium, tannins easy on the palette

Beautiful merlot deep plum flavors, dark fruit, cherry, medium, tannins easy on the palette

Nov 13th, 2022
Laura Purdy

I’m upgrading my initial thoughts. I love this.

I’m upgrading my initial thoughts. I love this.

Mar 26th, 2022
Meredith M

Really solid, very enjoyable, great Merlot

Really solid, very enjoyable, great Merlot

Feb 5th, 2022
Henry Fuseler

10/2020. Bold, full of flavor and a nice finish. Paired well with the Waygu hanger steak at Hall’s Chop House.

10/2020. Bold, full of flavor and a nice finish. Paired well with the Waygu hanger steak at Hall’s Chop House.

Oct 21st, 2020
Kerri

Enjoyed this with a pork and apple dinner. Smooth with earthiness and deep plum.

Enjoyed this with a pork and apple dinner. Smooth with earthiness and deep plum.

Feb 11th, 2019
Tama Day

Too tannins for us

Too tannins for us

Sep 6th, 2015
Nusan Brounstein

Ripe black cherry and raspberry with a hint of tobacco. Bold Merlot with firm tannins and decent acid.

Ripe black cherry and raspberry with a hint of tobacco. Bold Merlot with firm tannins and decent acid.

Jul 25th, 2015
Anthony Trumbo

Dark berry and savory nature with enough tannin to provide structure

Dark berry and savory nature with enough tannin to provide structure

Jan 13th, 2015
R. Addison Wehrfritz

R. had this 10 years ago

R. had this 10 years ago

Jun 27th, 2015