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November 29th, 2022

Matchbook is Certified Green

by: Lane Giguiere

Maybe you’ve noticed the sheep. Or you’ve seen the carpet of green grass, peas and flowers blanketing the vineyard floor.

Both are evidence of Matchbook’s conversion from conventional farming to regenerative and organic. Three years into this project, our sustainable efforts have been recognized by Project Harvest’s California Rules Sustainable Winegrowing certification on the 400 acres of estate vineyards.

The California Rules Certified Green seal signifies a third-party audited commitment to farming that is environmentally and socially responsible while also being economically viable. This credential is just the first step in our mission to become certified organic and regenerative.

While the winery’s initial goal of improving vine health through regenerative farming was to increase the quality of our Estate Bottled wines, “The environmental benefits are now as big a focus,” says John Giguiere, owner of Matchbook Wine Company. The prolonged drought and rising costs make the move to regenerative agriculture more important. Cover crops, grazing sheep and compost teas have eliminated the need for synthetic fertilizers, created a carbon sink and increased the water-holding capacity of the soil.

“It’s been invigorating to take on this large and very important project at this stage of our careers,” Giguiere continues. “Reversing 40 years of farming philosophy is not easy, but we see the need to reduce our farming inputs and water usage while increasing quality and profitability. Sustainable and regenerative agriculture is a win for both the farmer and the environment.”

The California Rules Certified Green Sustainable Winegrowing seal will be added to Matchbook’s estate grown wines beginning with the 2022 vintage.


October 15th, 2020

Let’s Continue to Color Together! Holiday Edition

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

We are ending the year with a holiday treat! Starting in November, we will release a coloring page every week via our weekly newsletter. Not signed up? Subscribe today!

When you place an online order, you’ll find a printed coloring book in your package! Complete and post your work to Facebook or Instagram using #matchbookwines and share the love.

Enjoy your Matchbook wines at home. Take advantage of our $9.99 flat rate shipping offer on purchases of 6 bottles of wine or more! Use code: WINENOT at checkout. SHOP NOW » (Offer expires November 1, 2020!)

Access the holiday crossword puzzle download answer key is available HERE.


May 4th, 2020

Let’s Continue to Color Together!

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

In April, our goal was to keep your wine and creative juices flowin’. And the same is true this month!  We are excited to introduce our “Color Together Activity Book – Volume 2!” Throughout the month of May, we’ll continue to share weekly puzzles, coloring pages, and wine education downloads!

We will release a coloring page every week via our weekly newsletter. Not signed up? Subscribe today!

If you recently placed an online order, you’ll find a printed coloring book in your package! Complete and post your work to Facebook or Instagram using #matchbookwines and share the love.

Access this week’s SUDOKU download answer key is available HERE.

Enjoy your Matchbook wines at home. Take advantage of our $5 flat rate shipping offer on purchases of 6 bottles of wine or more! Use code: WINENOT at checkout. SHOP NOW »


March 27th, 2020

We’re All in This TOGETHER!

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

Did you know drawing and coloring is a mood-boosting activity? Did you know word puzzles benefit your mental health? Do you love to learn about wine? If you answered YES to any of the questions above, you’re in luck.

We created a “Color Together Activity Book” for all ages to complete while you have downtime at home. We will release a coloring page every week via our weekly newsletter. Not signed up? Subscribe today!

If you recently placed an online order, you’ll find a printed coloring book in your package! Complete and post your work to Facebook or Instagram using #matchbookwines and share the love.

Access the crossword puzzle answer key HERE.