This estate bottled chardonnay is a showcase for the dunnigan hills terroir, with lush, full, rich tropical characters. Flavors of fig and honey round off characters consistent with the aromas, with pear delivering across the palate. Purchase 2016 matchbook old head chardonnay 750 ml. Matchbook wine company is a familyowned winery tucked away in northern californias gently rolling dunnigan hills. This is a creamy dunnigan hills chardonnay with a rich, full mouthfeel. Matchbook chardonnay 2016 750ml california, united. Matchbooks 2018 the arsonist chardonnay is a luscious blend of the best barrel lots of. Petit verdot grapes are in heaven at the matchbook estate and ripen with complexity due to the gravelbased soils. Matchbook petit verdot dunnigan hills 2016 buy at grand. Dense flavors of pineapple, caramel apples and baking spices are layered over creamy buttery notes and a touch of vanilla.
This entire month on is dedicated to matchbook wine company. Stores and prices for matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills prices, stores. Matchbooks old head, estate bottled chardonnay is a showcase wine for the dunnigan hills terroir. Matchbook dunnigan hills tinto rey red blend 2012 november 5th. Two of the wines will be released in october in the new label. Matchbook the arsonist chardonnay 2017 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california matchbook s 2017 the arsonist chardonnay is a luscious blend of the best barrel lots of estategrown fruit. In 1981 they pioneered grapegrowing in this region when they planted their very first vineyard. Dunnigan hills is often overlooked in conversations about wine country. John and karl giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the regions soil, climate and true potential of the land.
This straw colored chardonnay has tropical aromas of mango and melon complemented by hints of toasty oak. Head winemaker, dan cederquist, explains the winemaking process for our matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon. Due east of napa, tucked away in northern californias rolling dunnigan hills, is a little town. Wine enthusiast gave the 2016 vintage a score of 92.
The matchbook brand features four varietals, all grown and farmed by the giguiere family in the dunnigan hills ava in northern california. Matchbook is the dunnigan hills, california brand of the giguiere brothers who had a reputation for being pyromaniacs, hence the name of the brand. Matchbook is the dunnigan hills, california brand of the giguiere brothers who. Luscious with rich tropical fruit characters, the 2016 estate. The creamy texture is balanced by a bright, crisp finish. Dunnigan hills is an ava located in the northwest of yolo county, within californias larger central valley wine region. It is balanced toward the soft side, but with underling acidity to balance the richness. Aromas of ripe pear and honeydew melon complement toasted oak and nuances of butter.
Matchbook 2016 estate bottled old head chardonnay dunnigan. By entering matchbook wines wine store, you affirm that. Luscious and rich 2016 matchbook chardonnay matchbook wines. White wines red wines modern art museum of fort worth. Matchbook chardonnay old head 2016 wine info vivino. Its gently rolling topography and mediterranean climate make it well suited to the production of bright, fullbodied wines made from chardonnay, syrah and tempranillo most vines in the dunnigan hills ava are planted on low, rolling hills about 400ft. A veteran writer and journalist, he also operates null media, a bespoke content. Bottled old head chardonnay is a showcase wine for the.
A beautiful golden straw color opens to aromas of to. A very soothing mouthfeel and generous, but not overt, flavors make a great combination in this creamy, yummy and fullbodied wine. Matchbook dunnigan hills old head chardonnay is a lusciously opulent wine has all the richness without the excessive oak and butter that characterize most california chardonnays. Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook 2016 the arsonist chardonnay dunnigan hills. Luscious with rich tropical fruit characters, the 2016 estate bottled old head chardonnay is a showcase wine for the dunnigan hills terroir. The estate fruit went from vine to crusher in less than 30 minutes, arriving well before sunrise to ensure the fresh, fruit flavors were preserved. There is a kiss of orange blossom perfume in the background. Simi 2016, sonoma county, ca 11 42 pinot grigio barone fini 2016, valadige doc, ita 8 30 rivaclara tenuta scarpa colombi 2015, ita 9 34 pizzolato 2016, veneto, ita 10 38 chardonnay matchbook 2015, dunnigan hills, ca 8 30 little black dress 2016, ca 8 30 josh cellars 2015, ca 9 34 tenuta di nozzole le bruniche 2015, toscana, ita 10 38.
Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills prices. Matchbook tinto rey super tinto red blend 2016, dunnigan. The giguiere family embodies dunnigan hills winemaking. The wine is comprised of six different clones of chardonnay grown in the dunnigan hills ava east of napa valley, to increase complexity. Matchbook the arsonist 2016 chardonnay final case wines. Ranked second for number of awards won among wines from this region. Matchbook 2016 petite sirah, estate bottled, dunnigan hills dark cherry color. Matchbook dunnigan hills old head chardonnay 2016 raymond. The final blend consists of 88% petit verdot and 12% malbec and was aged for months in american oak barrels. Matchbook estate bottled old head chardonnay 2016 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california luscious with rich tropical fruit characters, the 2016 estate bottled old head chardonnay is a showcase wine for the dunnigan hills terroir. Matchbook the arsonist dunnigan hills chardonnay is a lusciously opulent wine has all the richness without the excessive oak and butter that characterize most california chardonnays. Dunnigan hills, yolo, ca tropical fruit aromas and rounded out by the barrel fermentation that brings layers of creamy, honey flavors. This wine from matchbook has been improving steadily over recent vintages and now its taken a big step toward more finesse and less flash. Shop 2014 matchbook the arsonist dunnigan hills chardonnay 750 ml wine and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store.
A brief history of matchbook wine company the wine stalker. Our 2016 matchbook estate bottled old head chardonnay scored 92. This elegant chardonnay sits beautifully in the glass with its golden straw color. The famed tinto del toro tempranillo clone is the foundation of our new iberianbased blend, super tinto. Matchbook the arsonist chardonnay 2016 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california a luscious wine with seamless integration of oak and fruit, matchbooks 2016 the arsonist chardonnay showcases the quality of the dunnigan hills. New package for matchbook estate wines wine industry advisor. Matchbook 2016 petite sirah, estate bottled, dunnigan. United states, california, yolo county, dunnigan hills. A very soothing mouthfeel and generous, but not overt, flavors make a. Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills chardonnay youtube. Christopher null is the founder and editor in chief of drinkhacker. Matchbook wines 2014 matchbook old head chardonnay.
Matchbooks 2018 the arsonist chardonnay is a luscious blend of the best barrel lots of estategrown fruit. Philips in 1984 which became so successful for their toasted head chardonnay that vincor bought the company in 2000 to acquire the brand. Head winemaker, dan cederquist, explains the winemaking process for our matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills chardonnay. Matchbook wine company is a familyowned winery tucked away in northern. Located just 30 minutes north of sacramento and davis, matchbook is a local yolo county destination for wine lovers looking to discover quality estategrown varietals. Wonderful aromas of pineapple, pear and orange flower honey are prominent with undertones of toasty oak. Home wine domestic other red wine matchbook tinto rey super tinto red blend 2016, dunnigan hills, california 2016 vintage 64% tempranillo, 11% tannat, 5% petit verdot, 20% graciano. It has everything from toasty oak and lemon curd to mild marzipan nuances that interlace with good acidity for a balanced palate and a lingering finish. Over time, the giguiere boys outgrew their fascination with the flame. But even today they look at the matchbook brand with fond memories of the fires they once stoked. Shop 20 matchbook old head dunnigan hills chardonnay 750 ml wine and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. This score is especially sweet because it speaks to the quality of wine we are producing here in the dunnigan hills. Matchbook dunnigan hills 2015 old head chardonnay by joey casco cswcss december 29, 2016 no comments matchbook wine company has.
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