Developers tried to build an 8,000 home development out in the dunnigan hills back in 20, but yolo county supervisors shot the idea down. The flavors are a lovely mix of oranges and tangerines drizzled in honey. Shop 2009 matchbook chardonnay dunnigan hills and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Our secret is to age our chardonnay is a combination of older barrels and brandnew oak to achieve the right balance of tropical fruit, cream and vanilla. 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. Matchbook syrah 20 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california aromas of cherry vanilla, toasty oak and dusty earth are backed by subtle hints of plum and truffle. Blacks station 2015 estate grown chardonnay dunnigan hills. The best barrel lots were chosen for this complex blend of 75% cabernet sauvignon, 23% petit verdot and 2% malbec to create a boldly flavored dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook dunnigan hills tempranillo 2012 shopwinedirect. Critics have scored this as one of the top 5 dunnigan hills wines. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members.
The dunnigan hills ava is an american viticultural area located in the dunnigan hills, in yolo county, california. The giguiere family immigrated to yolo county from quebec city in the 1850s in search of open ag ground. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon dunnigan hills 2017 wineworks. We are a restaurant oasis based on unique dishes and topshelf libations, where service is catered to your group, whether that be lively and fun for a celebration or reserved and professional for a business meeting. Most vines in the dunnigan hills ava are planted on low, rolling hills about 400ft 120m above sea level. 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. But a lot of wineries from other appellations purchase fruit a lot of fruit from our vineyards. Matchbook dunnigan hills tempranillo shows its california upbringing in the expansive aromas of blackberry and vanilla. Matchbook old head dunnigan hills chardonnay is a lusciously opulent wine has all the richness without the excessive oak and butter that characterize most california chardonnays.
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By joey casco cswcss november 26, 2015 no comments. Matchbook the arsonist chardonnay 20 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california luscious and rich with a seamless integration of oak, fruit and fermentation characters, matchbooks 20 the arsonist chardonnay showcases the excellence of th. A beautiful golden straw color opens to aromas of to. Dense flavors of pineapple, caramel apples and baking spices are layered over creamy buttery notes and a touch of vanilla. Matchbook wines 2014 matchbook old head chardonnay. Matchbook chardonnay 20 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california the luscious opulence of this wine is evident by its beautiful golden straw color. Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills tasting. Matchbook 2015 old head estate bottled chardonnay dunnigan. Josh cellars cabernet sauvignon 750ml nv lisas liquor barn. Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills chardonnay duration. Christopher null is the founder and editor in chief of drinkhacker. Cyclists love this region, which is why it is home to the bariani road race and the dunnigan hills road race. A brief history of matchbook wine company the wine stalker.
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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. The giguiere family embodies dunnigan hills winemaking. Matchbook 2015 old head estate bottled, chardonnay, dunnigan hills rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 102016. Matchbook 20 the arsonist red blend 89 points matchbook 2012 dunnigan hills tempranillo 89 matchbook 2014 old head dunnigan hills chardonnay 89 mossback 20 russian river valley pinot noir 88 matchbook 2012 dunnigan hills tinto rey red blend 87 sawbuck 20 malbec 87 buy them all at our web store. Matchbook 20 tempranillo dunnigan hills rating and. John and karl giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the regions soil, climate and true potential of the land.
Discover your next favorite bottle of wine in the wine access store. Blacks station 2015 estate grown, chardonnay, dunnigan hills rating was calculated by to be 85 points out of 100 on 932016. Heady aromas of honeysuckle, poached pear and white peach jump from the glass. Syrah from the dunnigan hills is earthy and spicy and fullbodied. We like our matchbook syrah with grilled lamb chops rubbed with rosemary and mustard. 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 2017 the arsonist chardonnay dunnigan hills. We pumped the tanks over twice a day until nearly dry, then pressed and aged the wine in a combination of french, hungarian and american oak barrels for 12 months. United states california central valley yolo county california central valley yolo county. May 17, 2017 head winemaker, dan cederquist, explains the winemaking process for our matchbook dunnigan hills tempranillo. Matchbook wine company family owned estate grown value driven matchbook, mossback, sawbuck and chasing venus wines.
Matchbook old head dunnigan hills chardonnay 2017 liquor. Matchbook chardonnay dunnigan hills old head 2015 wine. Cyclists love this region, which is why it is home to the bariani road race and the dunnigan hills road. Stores and prices for matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills. Shop 2011 matchbook tempranillo, dunnigan hills, 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. This is a substantial wine with a spicy, lightly herbal aroma and lots of fruit flavors that. Chardonnay from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california. The arsonist dunnigan hills chardonnay 20 joey casco cswcss. Matchbook s 2018 the arsonist chardonnay is a luscious blend of the best barrel lots of estategrown fruit. Stores and prices for matchbook syrah, dunnigan hills prices, stores, tasting. Fresh, bright, crisp yet fullbodied, this delightfully different chardonnay is a crowd pleaser. Our chardonnay musque 809 clone grown in the giguiere familys jk vineyard lives up to its name.
Matchbook 20 tempranillo dunnigan hills wine enthusiast. In 1981 they pioneered grape growing in this region when they planted their first vineyard. Its gently rolling topography and mediterranean climate make it well suited to the production of bright, fullbodied wines made from chardonnay, syrah and tempranillo. Review of matchbook old head chardonnay 2015 texas wine lover. Dunnigan hills is often overlooked in conversations about wine country. Matchbook celebrates the varietals that thrive out in the warm dunnigan hills climate. Juicy flavors of boysenberry and mocha are framed by mouth. Dunnigan hills is home to only one winery, matchbook. The wine is comprised of six different clones of chardonnay grown in the dunnigan hills ava east of napa valley, to increase complexity. Wonderful aromas of pineapple, pear and orange flower honey are prominent with undertones of toasty oak. This straw colored chardonnay has tropical aromas of mango and melon complemented by hints of toasty oak. Located in the northwest portion of yolo county, the wine region has a mediterranean climate that is less prone to frost than other parts of the sacramento valley. Our wines possess a lovely elegance and finesse that places them among the best that the napa valley has to offer.
It was barrel fermented with the lees kicked up often for flavor. The arsonist wines play with fire matchbook wine company. The dunnigan hills appellation is 89,000 acres of beautiful, rolling hills located 30 miles northwest of sacramento, ca. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon dunnigan hills 2017 750ml available at wineworks in marlton, nj. Unlike other california appellations, dunnigan hills provides a hot, mediterranean climate that is perfect for wines like tempranillo, graciano and syrah. Luscious with rich tropical fruit characters, the 2016 estate bottled old head chardonnay is a showcase wine for the dunnigan hills terroir. Ranked second for number of awards won among wines from this region. Our wines are always fruit first, with oak flavors a supporting element. Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon.
Dunnigan hills is an ava located in the northwest of yolo county, within californias larger central valley wine region. Stores and prices for 20 matchbook syrah, dunnigan hills prices. Aromas of spiced pears, caramel and baked apple are layered over butterscotch. The whites are pure, 100% varietal, while the reds are blended in the spirit of complexity and character.
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