Matanzas Creek Winery

Bennett Valley Merlot

9.032 ratings

8.93 pro ratings

Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

Winemaker La Crema

8.7

Needs another 4 years

Needs another 4 years

Jun 1st, 2013

9.0

Merlot is back and better than ever. This is the legit juice, nothing like the plonk that guy in "Sideways" was complaining about.

Merlot is back and better than ever. This is the legit juice, nothing like the plonk that guy in "Sideways" was complaining about.

Mar 1st, 2013

8.4

Good not great. Slightly oaky with sage notes. A bit dry/tannic.

Good not great. Slightly oaky with sage notes. A bit dry/tannic.

Oct 17th, 2015

10

This was dark purple with sediment. Opened well and would enjoy again.

This was dark purple with sediment. Opened well and would enjoy again.

Mar 8th, 2015

Simon Burke-Kennedy

8.5

Don't usually order Merlot but this came recommended. Not as full bodied as I hoped but very good and went well with the kid shoulder.

Don't usually order Merlot but this came recommended. Not as full bodied as I hoped but very good and went well with the kid shoulder.

Mar 8th, 2015

8.7

A very nice and somewhat spicy merlot. Or is it just the after finish of my cohiba siglo VI that I just enjoyed

A very nice and somewhat spicy merlot. Or is it just the after finish of my cohiba siglo VI that I just enjoyed

Apr 16th, 2014

Patrick Castillo

9.0

Fruity, well-balanced!

Fruity, well-balanced!

Nov 27th, 2013

8.7

Nyc 13

Nyc 13

May 23rd, 2013

9.5

Aromatic! Long finish

Aromatic! Long finish

Apr 5th, 2013

8.6

Nice full bodied wine with a nice oak and cinnamon flavor. Delish!!

Nice full bodied wine with a nice oak and cinnamon flavor. Delish!!

Mar 17th, 2013