Matanzas Creek Winery Alexander Valley Merlot - Alexander Valley Merlot 2018
Price: $27.99
Producer | Matanzas Creek Winery Alexander Valley Merlot |
Country | United States |
Region | Alexander Valley |
Varietal | Merlot |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 30946 |
Matanzas Creek Winery Alexander Valley Merlot Description
OUR ESTATE
For the past four decades, Matanzas Creek Winery has focused on creating site-expressive wines. Throughout the years our methodology has remained the same: utilize a range of vineyard clones and fermentation vessels, and explore new farming and winemaking techniques, to produce thoughtfully crafted, expressive, and balanced wines. Today, all Matanzas Creek Winery estate vineyards are sustainably farmed and are certified under the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.
WINEMAKING
2018 brought a warm summer to Alexander Valley allowing for full berry development to highlight a Merlot marked by dark fruit nuances, inky color texture, and age-worthy acidity. The grapes were picked at perfect ripeness, cold soaked for 5 days, and then fermented on skins for an average of 15 days. Fourteen site-specific blocks from Alexander Valley, sourced from mountains and benchlands, were selected to craft this blend.
WINE PROFILE
Color: Medium purple
Aromas/Flavors: High intensity aromatics. Satsuma citrus, boysenberries, blackberry tart.
Palate: Tanned leather, black pepper, and black anis. Medium plus body. Uplifting acidity makes food pairing easy.
VINTAGE NOTES
2018 started off with a rainy spring, and set harvest records for size and dazzling quality. The growing season was a bit cooler, allowing grapes to ripen gradually and develop more complex flavors and aromas. The Merlot wines used in this blend were sourced from Alexander Valley from high elevation vineyards bringing tension and power.
technical notes
WINEMAKER
Marcia Torres Forno
COMPOSITION
86% Alexander Valley 14% Bennett Valley