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The Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot is a blend of different blocks from four very different vineyards, all fermented and aged separately. Picked at the peak of ripeness and after fermentation, the wines were moved into French oak barrels for aging for several months. The resulting red wine is a blend of the selected barrels highlighting the terroir of Merlot from Alexander Valley. This red wine exhibits aromas and flavors of red cherries, blackberries, cranberries, plums and hints of mountain shrub and black licorice. Flavors of dry tobacco leaf intertwine with graphite notes. Pair with grilled ribeye, roasted beets and pork chops with cherry compote. This bottled California merlot is 14.3% alcohol by volume. The Alexander Valley Merlot red wine was handpicked and hand-sorted before being fermented in wood tanks giving the wines an extra roundness and resolved tannins. The red wine was then aged in new French oak for just under two years. Here at Matanzas Creek, we recommend, if possible, decanting this wine for 1/2 hour before serving and enjoying at 62-65 degrees Fahrenheit. All Matanzas Creek estate vineyards are sustainably farmed and are certified under the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CCSW). Matanzas Creek continues its 40-year tradition of utilizing a range of vineyard clones and fermentation vessels, exploring new farming and winemaking techniques, and producing thoughtfully crafted, expressive and balanced wines.