Matanzas Creek Merlot

Our Estate Since 1977 Matanzas Creek Winery has focused on creating balanced elegant wines that are regarded as Sonoma County classics. The 2013 vintage of Sonoma County Merlot is a fine example of what can be achieved when artisan winemaking techniques are applied to the marvelous bounty of Mother Nature. Primary Vineyards Our Sonoma County Merlot includes fruit sourced from vineyards across three appellations (Alexander Valley Bennett Valley and Knights Valley) and from an eclectic diversity of soils sun exposure clones rootstocks and altitude. is diversity is the cornerstone of the rich complexity of our Sonoma County Merlot. All blocks were fermented and aged individually to respect the terroir of each vineyard. Lots were evaluated several times and aer 15 months the blend was made and returned to barrels allowing the wine to age two additional months in French oak barrels. Every lot and every barrel that was blended into this Merlot is meant to be part of this sleek s