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1996 Matanzas Creek Merlot

WS 91

ST 90

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June 2, 2024 - $26

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RATINGS

91Wine Spectator

...an elegant array of herb, currant, coffee, smoky oak and meaty notes, rich and polished, flowing over the palate into a long, complex aftertaste.

Deep, bright ruby-red. Tangy aromas of black raspberry, plum, chocolate, toasted almond and tobacco. Lush and full in the mouth, with flavors of dark chocolate and black raspberry and nicely integrated acidity...

PRODUCER

Matanzas Creek

Matanzas Creek Winery in Sonoma Valley was founded in 1977 by Bill and Sandra MacIver. The 69-acre estate quickly became known for Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, earning excellent reviews for those wines. In 2000 the MacIvers sold the estate to Jess Jackson, owner of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and the Artisan & Estates group of boutique wineries. Today the estate makes a wider range of wines. Though still known for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, it also produces Syrah and a premium line of wines under the Journey label.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma

TYPE

Red Wine, Merlot

The Merlot grape is such a deep blue that it is named for the blackbird. It’s an early ripening grape and one of the primary varietals used In Bordeaux. Merlot is also grown in the "International style," which is harvested later to bring out more tannins and body.