Bennett Valley · Sonoma County · Santa Rosa
Matanzas Creek Winery
Famous lavender fields and excellent wines.
Last verified: March 2026
About
Matanzas Creek Winery, established in 1977, is renowned for its exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, which flourish in the temperate climate of Sonoma County. The winery is also celebrated for its stunning lavender gardens, providing a picturesque backdrop for wine tastings that immerse visitors in the beauty of the estate and the quality of its sustainably-farmed wines.
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Visit Info
Leashed dogs welcome in picnic and bocce areas. Not during seated tastings.
Picnic Friendly
Leashed dogs welcome in picnic and bocce areas; families welcome
Confirm policies with winery before booking
Tasting Experiences
Estate Tasting
$35Six-wine tasting featuring a selection of white and red wines. Tasting fee waived with club membership or two-bottle purchase.
Cellar Selection Tasting
$55Older vintages that have developed incredible flavors over time.
Picnic & Bottle Service
$25Reserved picnic table for up to two hours. Outside food encouraged. Table fee refundable with bottle purchase.
Wines (23)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 Knights Valley Malbec Our Malbec grows in Knights Valley, a tea cup-shaped area between Napa and Alexander Valleys. It is surrounded by mountains, which keeps mornings cooler and warm days longer, producing high-color reds with forward structure. | Malbec | 2022 | $70 | |
2017 Jackson Park Vineyard Merlot Seductive and elegant, savory tannins with ageworthy acidity. | Merlot | 2017 | $80 | |
2018 Bennett Valley Merlot Intense aromatics of blue fruit comingle with floral notes and a hint of black cardamom. | Merlot | 2018 | $60 | |
2021 Keyes Vineyard Merlot 100% Merlot sourced from the historic Keyes Vineyard located in Howell Mountain - one of Napa Valley's most prestigious hillside AVAs. | Merlot | 2021 | $85 | |
2022 Alexander Valley Merlot Violets, marionberry and an abundance of fresh plums aromas that has a sweetness and is tart at the same time. | Merlot | 2022 | $50 | |
2022 Field Stone Vineyard Petite Sirah From an ancient vineyard, dry farmed in Alexander Valley, this wine is a relic of the past. Planted in 1894, the vines are still going strong. Our second vintage of this wine, it has aromas of plum, green peppercorn and coffee, with a medium-to-light mouthfeel. | Petite Sirah | 2022 | $75 | |
2021 Journey Pinot Noir Our Winemaker, Marcia Torres Forno, just produced and bottled our first ever Journey Pinot Noir. This is a 2021 vintage and now our second Pinot Noir that we are producing here at Matanzas Creek each year. | Pinot Noir | 2021 | $100 | |
2022 Sonoma County Pinot Noir Aromas of rose petals, blood orange and black tea are complimented by black currant and luxardo cherries on the palate. | Pinot Noir | 2022 | $80 | |
2018 Armoniza Red Blend This beautiful red blend consists of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 12% Malbec. Ripe blackberries, black cherry and ripe plum fill the glass. Perfect pairing for a summer barbeque with grilled ribeye or fried eggplant. | Red Blend | 2018 | $80 | |
2019 Journey Red Blend Black plum, leather and pomegranate overwhelm the palate in a symphony of flavors. | Red Blend | 2019 | $100 | |
2021 Desvelado Red Blend This beautiful red blend is made up of 59% Malbec and 41% Merlot. Soft, round mouthfeel with notes of licorice as good and plenty candy, baking spice, smoked bacon, tobacco and black cherry. | Red Blend | 2021 | $70 | |
2021 Encantadora Red Blend Squeezed blackberry, chocolate nibs and Bing cherry fill the aroma with a soft medium lingering tannins on the palate. | Red Blend | 2021 | $75 |
2022 Knights Valley Malbec
Our Malbec grows in Knights Valley, a tea cup-shaped area between Napa and Alexander Valleys. It is surrounded by mountains, which keeps mornings cooler and warm days longer, producing high-color reds with forward structure.
Malbec2022
2017 Jackson Park Vineyard Merlot
Seductive and elegant, savory tannins with ageworthy acidity.
Merlot2017
2018 Bennett Valley Merlot
Intense aromatics of blue fruit comingle with floral notes and a hint of black cardamom.
Merlot2018
2021 Keyes Vineyard Merlot
100% Merlot sourced from the historic Keyes Vineyard located in Howell Mountain - one of Napa Valley's most prestigious hillside AVAs.
Merlot2021
2022 Alexander Valley Merlot
Violets, marionberry and an abundance of fresh plums aromas that has a sweetness and is tart at the same time.
Merlot2022
2022 Field Stone Vineyard Petite Sirah
From an ancient vineyard, dry farmed in Alexander Valley, this wine is a relic of the past. Planted in 1894, the vines are still going strong. Our second vintage of this wine, it has aromas of plum, green peppercorn and coffee, with a medium-to-light mouthfeel.
Petite Sirah2022
2021 Journey Pinot Noir
Our Winemaker, Marcia Torres Forno, just produced and bottled our first ever Journey Pinot Noir. This is a 2021 vintage and now our second Pinot Noir that we are producing here at Matanzas Creek each year.
Pinot Noir2021
2022 Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Aromas of rose petals, blood orange and black tea are complimented by black currant and luxardo cherries on the palate.
Pinot Noir2022
2018 Armoniza Red Blend
This beautiful red blend consists of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 12% Malbec. Ripe blackberries, black cherry and ripe plum fill the glass. Perfect pairing for a summer barbeque with grilled ribeye or fried eggplant.
Red Blend2018
2019 Journey Red Blend
Black plum, leather and pomegranate overwhelm the palate in a symphony of flavors.
Red Blend2019
2021 Desvelado Red Blend
This beautiful red blend is made up of 59% Malbec and 41% Merlot. Soft, round mouthfeel with notes of licorice as good and plenty candy, baking spice, smoked bacon, tobacco and black cherry.
Red Blend2021
2021 Encantadora Red Blend
Squeezed blackberry, chocolate nibs and Bing cherry fill the aroma with a soft medium lingering tannins on the palate.
Red Blend2021
Hours
Monday11:00-16:30
Tuesday11:00-16:30
Wednesday11:00-16:30
Thursday11:00-16:30
Friday10:00-16:30
Saturday10:00-16:30
Sunday10:00-16:30
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