Matanzas Creek Winery

Sonoma County Merlot

8.9204 ratings
9.122 pro ratings
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

Where were you in 2006? I can’t even remember. But this wine has stood up better than my memory. It’s perfectly drinkable right now, despite its age, and honestly could go a little longer. But why wait? You’d be missing out on beautiful scents of old armchair in a cigar smoking lounge. Old leather and red fruit with hints of vanilla and rose petals. Drinks very smooth with lots of sediment but still enough acid to make you pucker. Wonderful, and worth the wait!

Where were you in 2006? I can’t even remember. But this wine has stood up better than my memory. It’s perfectly drinkable right now, despite its age, and honestly could go a little longer. But why wait? You’d be missing out on beautiful scents of old armchair in a cigar smoking lounge. Old leather and red fruit with hints of vanilla and rose petals. Drinks very smooth with lots of sediment but still enough acid to make you pucker. Wonderful, and worth the wait!

Nov 3rd, 2022
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, cherry cola, mocha, licorice, oak and mossy earth. Good structure and well-integrated tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, cherry cola, mocha, licorice, oak and mossy earth. Good structure and well-integrated tannins.

1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2017
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

8.9

Super for Hawaii! A slice of California

Super for Hawaii! A slice of California

Sep 21st, 2016
Nathan Claiborn

Flabby and cloyingly fruity, I get why people like it, but not exactly my thing.

Flabby and cloyingly fruity, I get why people like it, but not exactly my thing.

Dec 20th, 2015
Nick Benz

A steal at $28

A steal at $28

May 8th, 2015
Eric Hwang

Leather and blue/black fruit. Firm tannins and easy drinking.

Leather and blue/black fruit. Firm tannins and easy drinking.

Mar 28th, 2015
Brent S

A little tight. Needs time.

A little tight. Needs time.

Mar 24th, 2015
Patrick Sullivan

Western Mountain Regional manager estates division of Jackson Family Wines

9.6

Beauty

Beauty

May 1st, 2014
Patrick Sullivan

Western Mountain Regional manager estates division of Jackson Family Wines

9.5

Beautiful almost subtle silt like quality. Great fruit

Beautiful almost subtle silt like quality. Great fruit

Feb 19th, 2014
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

Well balanced with integration of oak

Well balanced with integration of oak

Apr 19th, 2016