Barbed Oak Vineyard Estate

3763 Matanzas Creek Lane

_{Welcome to ‘Barbed Oak Vineyard Estate’ located in Bennett Valley and the Sonoma County Wine Country!}

_{This gorgeous estate home was completed in 2007 using ‘Green’ construction and is certified at the ‘Gold’ designation. The quality of construction is apparent right from your first impression as you walk up to the home and continues to be reinforced as you tour through the entire property as well as outbuildings. The materials and artistry used in its construction are all of the highest quality including reclaimed woods, plaster walls, open volume throughout with vaulted ceilings and tasteful architecture, an abundance of natural light, a chef’s kitchen and so much more. The main home is single-level and designed to take in the vineyard & valley views from all the main living area’s including the Master Suite. Large view windows define the rooms throughout this home. The back terrace is designed for entertaining with an exterior kitchen, pizza oven, outdoor shower, bath and extraordinary wine cellar all complimenting its infinity edge pool that gives an endless reflection out over the vineyard below and beautiful valley beyond.}

_{Next to the pool is a fabulous detached guest suite with its own full bath and long views. This suite is very private and will make any guest staying there feel special and comfortable. Below the guest suite is a large private office where the current owners run ‘Barbed Oak Vineyards’ from. Adjacent to the main house, pool and guest house is a detached exercise room sitting in a forested setting that looks out over the properties vineyard and valley beyond. Attached to the main house is an over-sized 3-car garage that leads directly into the main home and kitchen area.}

_{The property has two gated entrances. The main gate is stately designed to set your first impression in accord with the property itself. The 2nd gated entrance is lined with 70+/- fruit baring olive trees that lead to the vineyards and to a charming 2-level barn which is equipped with its own guest house complete with a kitchen, great room and private upstairs bedroom. The guest house is well adorned and would please even the most discriminating guests or visiting family. Within the barn is also an art studio that opens to entertaining decks and a petanque court (similar bocce’ ball).}

_{This property consists of 18 acres of gentle land that looks out over gorgeous wine country views encompassing all of Bennett Valley, which one of the most beautiful valleys within all of Sonoma County. This property has 8.5 acres planted to high quality Dijon Chardonnay, Calera Pinot Noir, Swan Pinot Noir, Pommard Pinot Noir as well as a half-acre of Aligote’. The fruit from this vineyard demands a price per ton well above the Sonoma County average with the Pinot Noir selling for $4,500 per ton in 2017 and the Chardonnay and Aligote’ each selling for $3,000 per ton respectively. The fruit from this vineyard goes into quality wines of various acclaimed labels that boast highly rated awards from many tastings throughout the wine country. Beyond the vineyard, you will also enjoy having your own variety of fruit trees in an orchard area at the bottom edge of the property near Matanzas Creek.}

_{The established ‘Barbed Oak Vineyards’ BOV wine label and wine club are a plus for any buyer who would love a head start with their love of wine and involvement with the wine industry. This label has a long track record of awards from prominent tastings for each of their varietals. A private tasting of their wines is included with your tour if you decide to come visit the property for a more in depth tour. This owner currently only sells 300 cases a year under their label by design and sells the rest of the fruit to other wineries (who would take it all if they could). Robert Parker gave one of the wineries that uses their fruit exclusively in their pinot a 96 rating which is very prestigious rating to be able to promote. The Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Aligote’ from this property each have many prestigious awards under all of the wine labels they are used in.}

_{For additional information regarding Bennett Valley, Sonoma County, Parks & Wine Country Living please see the links provided below.}

_{To schedule a private showing please contact Doug Swanson at 707-636-4440 or click on the showing request button above.}

Helpful Links:

Bennett Valley History and Information

Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve

Taylor Mountain Hiking Trails

Taylor Mountain Regional Park

North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve

Annadel State Park

Annadel Hiking Trails

Sonoma County Events

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