Matanzas Creek
Jackson Park Merlot
2014
Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, CA
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$60
Seductive and elegant. The Jackson Park Merlot showcases intense aromatics, full of juicy boysenberry, blueberry, black plum and violet. The palate bursts with velvety flavors of Mexican hot chocolate and lilac flowers layered with savory tannins and ageworthy acidity.
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2 hours
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About Matanzas Creek
Located in the Bennett Valley sub-region of Sonoma County, Matanzas Creek Winery earned its reputation as a pioneer for Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot in the 1970s. The winery's estate vineyards in Sonoma County are sustainably farmed, extending from the cool coastline to the inland valley and producing a diversity of expressions of its celebrated Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot wines. Beyond the widespread recognition of the wines, Matanzas Creek is famous for its stunning lavender gardens.
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