Matanzas Creek Winery

Sonoma County, California

There are over 300 wineries in the area. It might sound crazy, but I actually didn’t plan to visit any. However, after knowing Karan had never been to a vineyard, I was itching to take him to one.

Matanzas Creek Winery was just a short drive from our hotel.
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Tasting Room

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Wine Menu – We chose Collection Two

The cost of wine tasting is only $5 but it’s refundable with wine purchase.

Since our hotel has a special relationship with this winery, the hotel guests receive complimentary wine tasting there. That’s perfect!

We tried two whites and three reds. The wines were very smooth. I really enjoyed our collection of wines.

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You can pick up your favorite wine at the shop.

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Also available in the shop are gifts (soaps, bath oils, etc) made from lavender.

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Big smiles after wine tasting


Mumbling after a few glasses of wine …

Since we reached there pretty late, we ony had half an hour in the tasting room before the closing time. 🙁

Matanzas Creek Winery is famous for its neverending lavender fields. We don’t have lavender plants in Malaysia, so I went a little crazy when I saw lavender in such huge quantity!!  Here’s a short video … right before the battery went out.

I wasn’t able to take any videos any more.  Aikes. Here are some photos of the lavander fields.

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Am I in France?

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Walking through lavender fields

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Lavender fills the air with intoxicating scent

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I’ve always loved the lavender fragrance.

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Lavender – one of my favorite plants

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There are spots for the guests to chill, picnic or play bocce balls.

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My obssesion with old wooden doors

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If I didn’t put myself in front of the door, you probably would be able to see the door more clearly. Haha.

We wish we would come earlier to Matanzas. Nonetheless, we had a lovely afternoon here, and we left with little buzz in our heads. haha. 🙂