Matanzas Creek
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Matanzas Creek 2010 Journey Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
- $75
Expensive, yes, but very lovely and dramatic. Creamy and smooth in the mouth, this is perfectly dry, with rich notes of honey, Mandarin oranges and sweet buttered toast, girded with minerals. Shows control and precision.
— S.H.
(7/1/2012)
Matanzas Creek 2007 Journey Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
- $75
A very rich Chardonnay, notable for its complex flavors of pineapples, sweet Meyer lemons, Key lime pie, buttered toast and smoky caramelized oak. Acidity is quite high, and plays a role in the way it tingles and cleanses the mouth. There’s a fresh, jammy quality that makes the wine taste younger than its almost three years. Should develop in the bottle through 2013.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Matanzas Creek 2009 Helena Bench Sauvignon Blanc (Knights Valley)
- $38
Bone dry, and brightened with zesty acidity, this fabulous SB defines the category. Accented with a touch of oak, it stars potent citrus and tropical fruit, green apple, white flower and mineral flavors, with a complexity that makes it easily worth the price. Gets better and better as it warms in the glass.
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Matanzas Creek 2009 Chardonnay (Bennett Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $40
A big, oaky Chardonnay, obviously rich and dense, but somewhat immature. Just doesn’t feel like all the parts are working in harmony quite yet. Yet there’s lots going on under the dryness, lees and wood tannins. Huge flavors of citrus and tropical fruits, minerals and flowers. Flashy, a crowd-pleaser. Give it 2–3 years in a cool cellar.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Matanzas Creek 2009 Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
- Editors' Choice
- $26
Unbelievably rich, this tastes pretty much as excellent as the winery’s more expensive Chardonnays. It really dazzles with its complex flavors of tropical fruit, green apple, pear, buttered toast and honey. It’s all brightened by terrific acidity and wrapped into a creamy texture.
— S.H.
(10/1/2012)
Matanzas Creek 2008 Journey Red (Sonoma County)
- $135
A wonderful, rewarding blend that has enough blackberry, cassis and smoky oak flavors to satisfy hedonists, yet also shows the acid-tannic structure to develop bottle complexity over the years. Drink this flashy wine now and through 2018.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Matanzas Creek 2008 Estate Vineyards Chardonnay (Bennett Valley)
- $40
A very fine Chardonnay, not just because it’s so ripe and fruity, but more importantly because the underlying structure is so fine. Crisp acidity and some dusty tannins frame pineapple tart and zesty green apple flavors, enriched with winemaker interventions of sweet oak and creamy lees. Classy and delicious.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Matanzas Creek 2009 Merlot (Bennett Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $26
A wonderful wine at a great price. This is complex and delicious in blackberry and black currant flavors, with a savory minerality on the finish. As it starts off with tough tannins, allow it to decant.
— S.H.
(7/1/2012)
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