2022 Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot Subregion_Saint-Amour casting dark fruit deep and

casting dark fruit deep and ingrained

spicy character in the long

the Chaves are quick to point out that this isn’t a “Chave Lite” project and the intent isn’t to mimic the work of the family domaine

20% Merlot

Medium- to full-bodied with polished tannins and chalky texture

2022 Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot Subregion_Saint-Amour casting dark fruit deep andProducer: Matanzas Creek Winery Region: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Merlot Year: 2022 Winemaker Notes: "The Merlot wines used in this blend were sourced from Alexander Valley from high elevation vineyards bringing tension and power. The wine is a medium purple color. Deep purple with aromas and flavors of black plum, crushed blackberries, slate rock, anise, black licorice. On the palate, savory graphite, black tea, black