Matanzas Creek 2012 Merlot (Sonoma County)

Country: US / California
Variety: Merlot
Winery: Matanzas Creek /

Fruit comes from three places for this wine, Bennett Valley, Alexander Valley and Knights Valley, exhibiting some good blending skill in the cellar. Red currant, clove, cedar and pencil all appear around a full-bodied, leathery texture and dots of black pepper and sage.