Matanzas Creek Merlot
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | Winemaker Notes\r\nWithin the complex profile of our Sonoma County Merlot, you will find the nose opens to a medley of red fresh plum, red cherry, tobacco, and chocolate-covered raspberries with a hint of cocoa powder and cedar in the background. The palate is sleek and savory, framed by vibrant acidity and seamless tannins with notes of black slate, graphite, and allspice that carry through to a lengthy yet elegant finish.\r\nAbout Matanzas Creek - Jackson Family Wines\r\nThe unique character and beauty of Matanzas Creek\u2019s winery, vineyards, lavender field and gardens have earned the Estate worldwide recognition as a premier California wine country destination.\r\nJackson Family Wines\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe were winegrowers before we were winemakers. Farmers from the beginning, Jess Stonestreet Jackson, Jr. and his family buys an aging orchard in Lake County and plants chardonnay grapes\u00a0(1974).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCompany Founded\r\n\r\nChanging the landscape of American wines, Kendall-Jackson debuts with the release of the vintage\u00a01982\u00a0Vintner\u2019s Reserve Chardonnay. Jess Jackson and his two daughters, Jenny and Laura, begin to hand-sell the wines across the country with great success.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFlavor Domaine - Inspired by the rich traditions of France, Jess establishes a \u201cFlavor Domaine\u201d philosophy, planting individual varieties suited to their terroir, to promote ideal attributes of each grape.\r\n\r\nNew Estates - The family purchases part of the historic Tepusquet Vineyard on the Santa Maria Bench and establishes Cambria Estate Winery; the name pays homage to Barbara Banke\u2019s Welsh heritage. (1986). Stonestreet Winery is established in Sonoma County\u2019s Alexander Valley\u00a0(1989).\r\n\r\n\r\nJess Stonestreet Jackson, 1930-2011\r\n\r\nFounder and visionary leader Jess Stonestreet Jackson, Jr. passes away on April 21, 2011. Barbara Banke, Jess' partner in life and in business, is named Chairman. Don Hartford is made Vice Chairman of the company.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOngoing Stewardship\r\n\r\nAll estate vineyards earn certification under the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (ccsw) program\u00a0(2010), the company installs its first solar panels\u00a0(2012)\u00a0and collaborates on a pilot project with Tesla Energy\u00a0(2015). The company is named Drinks Business Green Company of the Year\u00a0(2013), and recognized with the Epa Green Power Leadership Awards\u00a0(2013, 2016, 2018), California Green Medal Leader Award\u00a0(2016).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdvancing the Field\r\n\r\nThe Jess S. Jackson Sustainable Winery Building opens at University of California, Davis in\u00a02013. The family committed $4 million to fund the Leed Platinum-Certified teaching and research facility sharing sustainable winemaking best practices with the next generation of winemakers\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nExploring New Regions\r\n\r\n\r\nThe family\u2019s commitment to crafting wines with a distinct sense of place continues with its first acquisitions in Oregon\u2019s Willamette Valley\u00a0(2013)\u00a0and South Africa\u00a0(2014).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLeadership Recognized\r\n\r\nBarbara Banke is first female to be named Wine Enthusiast\u2019s Wine Personality of the Year\u00a0(2012)\u00a0and was honored with Wine Spectator\u2019s Distinguished Service award\u00a0(2017). Kendall-Jackson named \ |
| Price: | $ 21.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on July 20, 2021.
