Matanzas Creek Winery

Alexander Valley Merlot

8.77 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

9.1

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

7.7

Too tannins for us

Too tannins for us

Sep 6th, 2015

Nusan Brounstein

8.6

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

R. Addison Wehrfritz

8.8

R. had this 9 years ago

R. had this 9 years ago

Jun 27th, 2015

8.8

Jon had this 8 years ago

Jon had this 8 years ago

Oct 8th, 2016

9.0

Brian had this 8 years ago

Brian had this 8 years ago

May 30th, 2016

9.0

Jon had this 9 years ago

Jon had this 9 years ago

Jun 25th, 2015