Matanzas Creek
Keyes Vineyard Merlot
2015
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Napa Valley, CA
New Arrivals
$84
Description
Sourced from the prized W.S. Keyes vineyard on Howell Mountain, this Merlot is loaded black tea, dry cherry and pomegranate aromas. Bright, juicy cassis and raspberry flavors follow, with fine cocoa powder tannins that pillow the palate. Thoughtful. Balanced. Expressive.
Decanting time
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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