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October 12th, 2018

Happy Farmer’s Day! Plus, Photos from The Archives!

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer
Left Picture: R.H. Phillips (Grandfather of John & Karl Giguiere), Uncle Bill, Uncle Bob, Uncle Boyd • Right Polaroid: John & Karl Giguiere circa 1976

Today we celebrate National Farmer’s Day – a day to recognize and thank all farmers; we’d like to thank our wine grape farmers in particular!

The Giguiere family has a strong, storied tradition of farming out here in the Dunnigan Hills, which is why we hold agriculture in the wine business in high regard. Over the years, we’ve formed strong relationships with the best farmers in the Russian River Valley and beyond.

The term MOSSBACK is an old-time expression for farmers, folks who are both connected to their roots and to the land. Our Mossback label conjures images of the mossy stones, trees trunks and end posts so prevalent in California’s cool coastal regions, home to some of the most renowned grape growers in the world. These wines are a nod to those men and women, who understand more than anyone the delicate relationship between vine, climate and soil. Cheers to the Ag Community and All Our Beloved Farmers!

Support a Farmer & Shop Mossback Wines!

 

September 21st, 2018

Introducing Matchbook 2016 Estate Bottled Petite Sirah

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

“Petite Sirah requires a dry climate and some heat to fully ripen, making it a great match for the Dunnigan Hills. It retains tons of acid and has a long ripening life allowing excellent hang time well into the fall. This allows for wines with great age ability.”

–Greg Giguiere, Director of Vineyard Operations

Matchbook is proud to announce a NEW varietal dressed in a newly designed label. Our inaugural release of 2016 Matchbook Estate Bottled Petite Sirah is everything you expect from this maverick red: rustic, rugged and a little sassy.

Petite Sirah: 8 Fun Facts

  1. Unique as a stand-alone varietal, Petite Sirah is important world-wide in warm growing regions because of its need for some heat and a dry climate to ripen fully
  2. Created by botanist Francois Durif in Montpellier, France around 1880 by crossing Syrah and Peloursin, and named the varietal after himself
  3. Imported into California by Charles McIver in the mid-1880s and renamed Petite Sirah
  4. Arguably one of two California heritage varietals along with Zinfandel
  5. Thrives in Dunnigan Hills climate – P.S. (Petite Sirah) We Love You
  6. Valued for its tannins, good acidity, deep color and distinctive flavor
  7. Appealing flavors and aromas of sugar plum, blueberry, violets, dark chocolate, black pepper and black tea
  8. Oak aging layers in flavors of hazelnut, vanilla and mocha

 

“Our Pets are incredibly rich and flavorful. They have power, force and great intensity.” –Dan Cederquist, Head Winemaker

To get a bottle visit our tasting room. Click here to visit our online wine store!

 

 

 

September 20th, 2018

NEW RELEASE: 2018 Chasing Venus Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

We’re proud to announce the release of our 2018 Chasing Venus Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavors of lychee, citrus and starfruit. The bright lime-zest finish is both crisp and lingering. Pairs perfectly with shell fish, sushi, vegetable pasta or a fresh garden salad.

Coming soon to our wine store!

About the Wine

The moment the bottle is opened there is no doubt that this is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The 2018 Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes grown on small family farms in the acclaimed Marlborough appellation. The McLean vineyard is located in the heart of the appellation where the free-draining alluvial soils contribute the mango and ripe green aromas, while the Comely Bank fruit is all about citrus and zest.

 In 1769, Captain Cook took command of the HMS Endeavor, setting sail for the Pacific to study the passage of the planet Venus across the disc of the Sun. Little did the world know, this was a ruse for Cook’s true objective: He’d been commissioned by the British to find the mysterious and elusive “Southern Continent.” On this voyage, Cook became the first European to explore New Zealand, and he did eventually find Australia. Quite the accomplishment for a captain who was just out Chasing Venus.

September 7th, 2018

The Perfect Match: A Taco & Wine Pairing Guide

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

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Pair savory, homemade tacos with our delicious wines! Check out our Perfect Match Taco & Wine Pairing Guide by Matchbook Winemaker, Dan Cederquist and Masa Guisería. What will you choose?

Join us for:
Let’s TACO ‘Bout Wine! featuring Masa Guisería
Where: The Matchbook Tasting Room
When: Saturday, September 15th | 11am – 4pm
Join the Conversation on Facebook »

Can’t make it to the event?  Shop the Matchbook Wine Store!

August 27th, 2018

Our Land

by: Lane Giguiere

September is California Wine Month! Did you know California is the most visited state in the U.S. for food- and wine-related activities, attracting 24 million people each year, and the producer of more than 400 specialty crops (via Discover California).

We celebrate this month, by reflecting on our home: Yolo County.

It’s said that Yolo County puts the “Farm” in America’s Farm to Fork Capital. The fertile flat lands are covered in wide swaths of almonds and walnuts, tomatoes and sunflowers, rice, corn and olives. The rocky rolling hills are home to grain, livestock and grapevines. This is a diverse agricultural region populated by families who have farmed here for generations.

While the region has a long history of farming, not a lot of us are bound to tradition. Each generation brings new ideas about how to improve the quality, economics and sustainability to pass on to the next generation. On land our parents farmed dryland grain and feed crops we are making wine and olive oil, raising grass-fed beef and organic vegetables.

The region is gaining notoriety for thoughtful and innovative agriculture, and for the one thing that has always been at the core: Yolo County is where food (and wine) comes from.

Cheers to our home – Yolo County, California.

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