96
points
Journey Red Blend

Matanzas Creek

Journey Red Blend

2015 Sonoma County
$110
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description

Don't stop believing! This rare blend, bottled as the pinnacle expression of Matanzas Creek's red wines, is created from only the best Sonoma County vineyards. A beautiful fruit forward profile of fresh blackberry and boysenberry are intertwined with touches of salty black licorice and dark chocolate. Intriguing aromas of mesquite, dried tarragon, and aged cigar box come together with notes of roasted coffee bean and freshly picked truffles.
Acclaim
96
points
The Tasting Panel
7/2019
94
points
JebDunnuck.com
JD 6/2018
93
points
Vinous
AG 7/2018
This elegant red wine offers layered aromas of dark berries and cedar with hints of dry tarragon. On the palate, coffee and powdered cocoa followed by a silky, textured finish with impeccable acidity.

Aromas

  • Dark Berry Dark Berry
  • Cedar Cedar
  • Tarragon Tarragon

Flavors

  • Coffee Coffee
  • Powdered Cocoa Powdered Cocoa
RECENT TASTING NOTES
The 2015 Journey Red is a significant step up (in price as well) and checks in as 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon brought up in 46% new French oak. This medium to full-bodied beauty gives up loads of black cherry fruits, notes of tobacco, bay leaf, and cedar, ultra-fine tannin, and an elegant, seamless style on the palate. It has loads of character and should be capable of drinking well for a decade.
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, 6/2018
Journey Red Blend
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