Matanzas Creek seems to be one of the only wineries in Bennett Valley. They are the only one with estate grapes actually grown in Bennett Valley.
Bennett Valley AVA, is one of the small microclimates of Sonoma County - in between Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley. Small little island of coolness. Gets a good amount of fog and a surprising amount of heat. You can actually grow Chardonnay, Pinots, Merlots and Cabernets here, all in the same wine region.
The winery is surrounded by aromas of lavendar, as you enter. Big oak trees hug the tasting room. And the scenery is so nice that every time I go there I see professional photographers there taking either family photos or senior pictures.
The tasting room is a large redwood decked structure with even a stronger aroma of lavendar inside. They have a whole store full of lavendar products, both culinary and personal care. Surprisingly, it does not affect your tasting.
Tasting room staff has always been friendly, as I have tasted here many times. I have brought family and friends here, as it is so close to the town of Santa Rosa.
Chardonnay that I enjoyed has some vanilla, lemon, creme brulee flavors. They have Merlot, Syrah, and Pinot Noir but then they have a higher end series - called the Journey series - that you don't share with your non wine educated friends. You take the Journey home and enjoy it yourself.
Bennett Valley AVA, is one of the small microclimates of Sonoma County - in between Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley. Small little island of coolness. Gets a good amount of fog and a surprising amount of heat. You can actually grow Chardonnay, Pinots, Merlots and Cabernets here, all in the same wine region.
The winery is surrounded by aromas of lavendar, as you enter. Big oak trees hug the tasting room. And the scenery is so nice that every time I go there I see professional photographers there taking either family photos or senior pictures.
The tasting room is a large redwood decked structure with even a stronger aroma of lavendar inside. They have a whole store full of lavendar products, both culinary and personal care. Surprisingly, it does not affect your tasting.
Tasting room staff has always been friendly, as I have tasted here many times. I have brought family and friends here, as it is so close to the town of Santa Rosa.
Chardonnay that I enjoyed has some vanilla, lemon, creme brulee flavors. They have Merlot, Syrah, and Pinot Noir but then they have a higher end series - called the Journey series - that you don't share with your non wine educated friends. You take the Journey home and enjoy it yourself.
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