Matanzas Creek
Journey Chardonnay
2018
Sonoma County, CA
Rated 95+ Points
$65
When a wine balances body with acidity, it’s so delightful. This medium-body Chardonnay leads with vibrant aromas of pineapple cake, grilled Meyer lemon, orange zest, and baked apples. On the palate, you get this creamy mouthfeel evoking caramelized peaches, roasted hazelnuts, and chamomile tea, which is counterbalanced by minerality and fresh acidity. Pour us a glass, stat!
Acclaim
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Vinous
AG 7/2021
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
EB 7/2022
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JebDunnuck.com
JD 5/2020
This complex white wine offers aromas of marmalade that lead into notes of marshmallow and white lilies. Flavors of grilled peach and pineapple follow. With refined acidity, the finish is long and elegant.
Aromas
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Marmalade
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Marshmallow
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White Lily
Flavors
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Grilled Peach
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Pineapple
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Brioche
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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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