Matanzas Creek is located in the remote, but breathtakingly beautiful Bennett Valley region of Sonoma County. Since its launch in 1977, the winery has built its reputation on Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot – two varieties that thrive in Sonoma's temperate climate. Matanzas Creek also produces limited quantities of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style reds. All of the winery's fruit comes from sustainably-farmed, estate vineyards scattered throughout the mild interior and cool coastal AVAs of the county. In addition to its wines, Matanzas Creek is also famous for their spectacular lavender gardens.
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“This wine exhibits aromas of grilled nectarine, olive oil ice cream, sweet lemon bars and a hint of snickerdoodle cookies. Hints of vanilla, marzipan and
Wine Enthusiast 91 "A beautiful Chardonnay that shows the fruit and oak most people want from their wine, but also the acidity and balance to make
Wine Enthusiast 90 "A fine, bone-dry and minerally Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy with shellfish, grilled chicken or on its own as an appetizer. A touch of
International Wine Cellar 90 "Greenish yellow. Assertive grapefruit and green apple aromas are complicated by lemongrass and white flowers. Dry, bracing and surprisingly concentrated,
Wine Enthusiast 93 Editor's Choice "Unbelievably rich, this tastes pretty much as excellent as the winery’s more expensive Chardonnays. It really dazzles with its complex flavors of
International Wine Cellar 90 "Greenish yellow. Assertive grapefruit and green apple aromas are complicated by lemongrass and white flowers. Dry, bracing and surprisingly concentrated,
International Wine Cellar 90 "Greenish yellow. Assertive grapefruit and green apple aromas are complicated by lemongrass and white flowers. Dry, bracing and surprisingly concentrated,
Wine Advocate 89 "The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County is a seriously beautiful wine made in a style that showcases the greener, grassier side of Sauvignon,
Wine Spectator 90 "A floral expression, with honeysuckle and apple blossom notes and a crisp, juicy core of lemon, apple and pink grapefruit flavors. Ends with
"Expressive and bursting with aromas of white grapefruit, pumelo, nectarine and lemon thyme, hints of fresh oregano and yellow guava nish out the pro le. Crisp
Wine Spectator 92 "Creamy vanilla and smoky, oaky flavors shade the mix of pear, fig, apricot and melon notes, making for a complex, layered effort
"Exuberant and juicy, the primary aromas and flavors are pink grapefruit, honeydew melon and Meyer lemon, with a hint of thyme in the background. This
“Bright straw yellow in color, the Sonoma County Chardonnay expresses aromas of golden delicious apple, candied Meyer lemon, grilled peaches, ginger snaps, pineapple and warm
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