Matanzas Creek Winery

6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA

Address:	6097 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
Phone:	+1 707-528-6464
Site:	matanzascreek.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	10AM–4:30PM 10AM–4:30PM 10AM–4:30PM 10AM–4:30PM 10AM–4:30PM 10AM–4:30PM 10AM–4:30PM

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Reviews 31

Nicole DiGiose

This place was heavenly and Id move to California for it if I could. My boyfriend, brother, and I spent the day here last year and played Bocce in the mountains while sipping on 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, which was light and crisp and matched the September weather perfectly. Before that we spent about a half hour speaking to the woman at the front desk as she doused us in many different samples of the beautiful wines they had, which all came with a bit of a history lesson. All of them were fresh and enjoyable, and it was helpful to learn so much about each wine as we drank. Long story short, this winery made my trip to California a peaceful and memorable one, the staff was beyond awesome, almost like we were long-lost friends, and the wine was the best Ive ever tasted, and Ive been to Italy.

Eric Wooley

When we first drove up the first thought was, "Holy crap! Can I live here?" Absolutely beautiful! Lavender gardens, and fields of grape vines, we found out later that they also grow their own olive trees. They make their own lavender everything, as well as olive oil and grapeseed oil. But anyway, to the wine: in a word "Amazing". Myself personally, my palette is a bit inexperienced. Often I will get overwhelming alcohol flavors that are a bit overpowering. Not here, everything we tasted had wonderful unique flavors that were not overpowering, and many of the wines bloomed and changed as you drank them. I also want to give a big thank you to our pourer Tiffany who was great! So knowledgeable and helpful! Malia and Eric

Eric Tam

We came in the summer months and this place was beautiful, except for all the bumble bees flying around. Nothing you can do about it as theyre attracted by the lavender plants. Nonetheless, this is a cool hangout place with ample parking. Wine tasting is only $10 (and this includes admission to their lavender farm) or just $5.00 per head if you just want to visit the farm. The wine here are above average and staff here are friendly. You can even bring some food and sit on their table and have a picnic. This place got a some picture perfect scenery.

David Merlino

Wonderful wine and a beautiful area. They have a great variety of wine and every one we tried was very good. They are also very accommodating on the wines you want to try in your tasting. Every staff member we talked to was very friendly and helpful. My wife, 2-year-old, and I then had a great time walking around the beautiful grounds and looking at the flowers and the pond with frogs (yes our daughter was more than welcome, but, then again, she wasnt being a loud, obnoxious brat).

Tyler Harding

We came just a couple weeks too early for the lavender bloom (happens at the beginning of May, I learned) but this secluded winery was still beautiful. The tasting fee is $10, and for that youll get a minimum of 6 pours (more if youre nice) and plenty of education on their wines. We ended up taking home a bottle of their excellent Sauvignon Blanc.

Elena Myers

Absolutely divine wine and cheese tasting experience! Very polite and nice people and there is a free tour at 10.30 thrown in. Lavender gardens are like paradise, reasonable prices but the tasting of wine and cheese pairing is really something special (and we visited some other wineyards)

Ashley Schweitzer

Had a surprise visit here thanks to my husband. Gorgeous facilities, delicious wine and beautiful lavender fields. Our tour guide was great, super knowledgable of both the grounds and the wine. Would love to go back and have a picnic under their 300 year old oak trees!

David Epstein

The wine and cheese pairing ($25) was a great value and the combinations were perfect. Judy did a wonderful job of describing everything I was about to enjoy. I highly recommend Matanzas if you are within an hour or so of this beautiful site.

Shannon B

The grounds were beautiful and relaxing, walking through the lavender was delightful. The wine was good but nothing exceptional. Staff were nice and knowledge, we enjoyed talking to them. Best part was sitting in the gardens.

Stormy Knight

Really lovely site with several acres of lavender plants, which are a delight to visit in mid-summer. A huge oak overlooking the lavendar garden makes a great spot for a picnic and a bottle of their wine. Bocce courts also.

Deb Fulcoly

We had a great time there. The wine and cheese pairings were the best and Nancy was not only knowledgeable but pleasant too! Very welcoming winery...just wish the gardens were in bloom when we were there

Daniel Graf

Amazing wine, but dont miss the Lavender products and garden... wonderful experience and Bennett Valley is such a gem. After Matanzas go to Glenn Ellen for some world class food...

Martin Thulin

Incredibly beautiful views. The lavender garden is just amazing. The staff was very friendly and the wine was great. This is the one and only vineyard you need to visit in Sonoma!

Carrie Olin

Great photography here. Wine is a 3 but the grounds are great and lavender products are good. Dont get the beef jerky, its nasty.

Pedro Tanure

Beautiful place and very nice staff. You should definitely try the wine/cheese pairings, they are definitely worth it!

Julie Anne

Breathtaking view and experience . Tour guide was very knowledgeable and showed our group an unforgettable time .

Eric Casteleijn

Some really special wines, well worth the tasting fee, which theyll waive if you buy two bottles.

Lidia Malinova

Beautiful lavender fields and exquisite tasting place... Interesting wine and cheese pairing!

Rina Obi

Highly recommend the wine & cheese pairing! The experience was divine! Extremely memorable.