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Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2020.
Find our Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon sitting pretty at #28!
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August 10th, 2020
Red Hot Ratings in the 90’s from Wine Enthusiast
AWARD-WINNING LINEUP
2018 Matchbook Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
{ 91 points & Best Buy }
“This is a brawny, full-bodied and firmly tannic wine that’s nevertheless seductive, complex and layered. A dark color and impressions of tobacco, black currant, and sage make it delicious to sip.”
— Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine”
— Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine”
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2017 The Arsonist Red Blend
{ 92 points }
{ 92 points }
“This wine is super concentrated and complex in its array of red and black fruit flavors, with subtle oak spices and a rich texture. A blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a mouthcoating effect and a lingering gorgeous finish.”
—Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
—Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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2018 Matchbook Estate Bottled Petite Sirah
{ 91 points }
“This wine is richly flavored and boldly tannic, literally coating the mouth. It is deep and dark in color, packed with blackberry jam and strawberry flavors, with a mouthfeel that is velvety in texture.”
—Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
—Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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Enjoy this video overview of Matchbook Wine Company’s Red Wine Program featuring Director of Winemaking, Dan Cederquist, and owner, John Giguiere. Get to know our award-winning wines through our soils, vineyard techniques, and excellent winemaking practices.
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July 1st, 2020
Sizzling Summer in the 90’s!
Get the barbeque fired up, the picnic table set, and pour a glass of your favorite wine. Many of our favorites have been recently reviewed and are – Hot, Hot, Hot! From rich and luscious to bright and fruity, we’ll have a wine for you and your friends.
Read the reviews below and shop online or come visit us at our re-opened tasting room. Be sure to check out our FAQ post before visiting.
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@jordantarver and @nicssimpleliving
91 points, The Tasting Panel Magazine
“Smooth and creamy with nice depth and balance; rich, complex and subtle with vanilla new oak and ripe – but not heavy – fruit; long and generous.”
90 points & Gold, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
93 points, Blue Lifestyle
“Deep garnet color, soft spice nose, satin smooth texture; juicy and tangy with plum and spice, lush and dense with complexity and layered flavors, long and generous.” –Anthony Dias Blue
2018 Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay
90 points, The Tasting Panel Magazine
“A surprisingly impressive wine at this price; lush and creamy with ripe fruit and notes of vanilla oak; dense and rich but tangy and balanced.”
90 points & Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
2018 Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points, The Tasting Panel
“Deep garnet color; smooth texture, concentrated flavors of plum, blackberry and spice; toasty, rich and dense; long and balanced.”
90 points & Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
92 points, Blue Lifestyle
“Rich garnet color, smooth texture, juicy and tangy blackberry fruit, spice, toasty oak and hints of vanilla; stylish and long…” –Anthony Dias Blue
92 points & Editors’ Choice, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
“This generous, expansive wine tastes rich and concentrated from the first whiff of ripe plums, baking spices and cedar to the lingering, spiced plum finish. It is full bodied, layered and mouthcoating” –Jim Gordon
2019 Chasing Venus Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc
96 points & Double Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
94 points & PLATINUM, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
91 points, The Tasting Panel Magazine
“Smooth herbal nose, exuberant citrus with tangy acidity and racy style; juicy, fresh and lively, clean, charming and long.”
2019 Mossback Russian River Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir
Tasting Room Exclusive
90 points & Gold, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
“Melon, soft citrus and strawberry keep coming from start to finish in refreshing fashion. Poolside perfection.”
2018 Mossback Russian River Valley Chardonnay
90 points & Gold, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
“Bright red fruit stars in this young and fresh wine. It’s balanced by a a solid acidity.”
2017 Mossback Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points & Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
90 points & Gold, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
“Fresh and clean with soft citrus notes.”
92 points & Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
91 points & Gold, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
“Aromas of strawberry and stone fruit, excellent balance and a long finish.”
90 points & Gold, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
9 Bright California Wines, Wine Spectator
“Light and juicy, this offers a gripping mix of grapefruit and lemon zest flavors, set on a sleek and crisp frame, with a touch of freshly grated ginger lingering.”
2016 Tinto Rey Super Tinto Red Blend
90 points, Blue Lifestyle
“Smooth, toasty and earthy; berry fruit and good balance; juicy and long.” –Anthony Dias Blue
91 points & Editors’ Choice, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
“This generous wine is full in body and packed with ripe black fruits wrapped in dark chocolate. Fine-grained tannins give support on the palate and balance the opulent fruitiness.” –Jim Gordon
93 points & Gold, Sunset International Wine Competition
92 points & Gold – BEST TEMPRANILLO, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Enjoy your summer sipping!
June 26th, 2020
Chasing Venus Scores 91 Points!
Our Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc was just awarded 91 points in The Tasting Panel Magazine’s July / August issue. This go-to white wine is perfect for summer sipping. Pair it with your favorite warm-weather dishes like grilled chicken, sushi, vegetable pasta, or an herbaceous garden salad. Watch our tasting video below to familiarize yourself with this charming wine.
Get a bottle! Shop our online wine store to experience this bright and lively Sauvignon Blanc! Click here.
May 8th, 2020
Verdejo Shines Bright!
Wine Spectator recently featured our 2018 Tinto Rey Verdejo in an April 2020 online article “9 Bright California Wines.”
“Light and juicy, this offers a gripping mix of grapefruit and lemon zest flavors, set on a sleek and crisp frame, with a touch of freshly grated ginger lingering.”