The 2021 Matanzas Creek Alexander Valley Merlot is a medium-to-full-bodied wine with a velvety texture, featuring aromas of black plum, blackberries, and anise, complemented by flavors of red cherry, currant, and slate. Aged in French oak, it has a medium-to-full body with supple tannins, balancing bright acidity with notes of cedar and graphite, and can be paired with grilled meats, lamb, or pork dishes. 
Flavor Profile & Aromas 

Fruits: Black plum, crushed blackberries, red cherry, black currant, and cranberries.
Herbal/Spice: Anise, black licorice, cedar, and notes of mountain shrub.
Mineral/Earthy: Slate, graphite, and rock notes.

Characteristics 

Body: Medium-to-full-bodied.
Tannins: Supple and smooth.
Acidity: Bright.
Aging: Aged in French oak barrels after fermentation.

Pairing Suggestions Grilled red meat and lamb stews, Pot roast, Roasted beets, Pork chops with cherry compote, and Beef stewed in red wine.