All the grapes were picked at night and delivered to the winery before sunrise to ensure the fruit was crushed when cool. Six different clones of Chardonnay were artfully blended to create this wine. Today Matchbook Wine Company produces over 15 wines showcasing the varietals that perform best in our warm, dry climate.
The Matchbook flame is an homage to the Giguiere brothers’ youthful fascination with fire. By 1993 they’d succeeded in making the Dunnigan Hills a nationally recognized American appellation. In 1981 they pioneered grape-growing in this region when they planted their very first vineyard. 60% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation adding a nice creamy texture that leads to a long, lingering finish.Įast of Napa, Left of Center: The Giguiere family embodies Dunnigan Hills winemaking. The aromas are echoed in the rich flavors of apricot and honey, butter and toast. A golden sunshine color, the wine opens with a fresh bouquet of melons and apples. The 2019 vintage is true to the Matchbook Chardonnay signature style: a delicious balance of fruit and toasty oak. A combination of French, American & European oak (22% new oak), 60% MLF" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, May 2021 Estate grown fruit on Dunnigan Hills, 97% Chardonnay, 3% Verdejo, fermented in 75% barrel, 25% stainless steel to 13.9% alc. Match with peanut butter chicken and hazelnut-crusted pork over the next 3-4 years.
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The creamy and full palate balanced by brilliant acidity left a lengthy, fulsome finish. The range of flavours integrated harmoniously, nutty oak and butter added richness. Full-bodied, the flavours are complexed, pineapple, stonefruit have a good core, melded with custard, burnt butter and pastry, followed by toffee caramel, candied hazelnuts, and spices linger. The nose is open and gentle, nuances of pineapple, peach interweaves burnt butter, spiced nuts and creamy custard. "Bright, medium yellow, even colour throughout. Balanced and well made, ready to enjoy from today and through 2022" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Dec 2020
Full-bodied, creamy texture with flavours of stone fruits, burnt butter, nut and baking spices on the palate. "There’s no mistaking the nutty, creamy vanilla rich bouquet with aromas of toasty wood and cashew nut, roasted peach and baked vanilla custard. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2020
It's equally satisfying on the palate with excellent weight and roundness, combined with creamy mouthfeel and refreshing acidity, finishing gorgeously long and satisfying. "Splendidly ripe and complex, the wine shows grilled peach, baked fig, cedar and vanilla characters on the nose.
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