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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.


April 20th, 2022

Spring Market

by: Lane Giguiere

An image with a yellow bag, flowers, and The Herdsman CAB wine bottle. Text to the right of it reads Matchbook Wine Company Spring Market. May 15, 11am-3pm. Free admission and parking. Food Truck Onsite. No reservation needed. Vendors Needed!

Step out and enjoy Spring with us! Back by popular demand, guests can sip and taste wine while shopping crafts and local goods on the patio at our Spring Market. Bring your bestie for a fun day out!

No Reservations are required.
Updates to come, be sure to follow us!

Interested in being a vendor? We have limited spaces available.
For information on becoming a vendor: Click Here


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


May 4th, 2018

The Perfect Match: A Pizza & Wine Pairing Guide

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

 

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Nothing is better than perfectly paired wine and wood-fired pizza outside on the Matchbook patio! Check out our Perfect Match pizza pairing guide put together by Flour Dust Pizza Company and Matchbook Winemaker, Dan Cederquist. What will you choose?

Join us for Flour Dust Pizza & Matchbook Wines!

Where: The Matchbook Tasting Room

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


October 22nd, 2016

Matchbook strikes a fire in California Meetings + Events Fall 2016 Issue

by: Virginia Valdez Sandfer

 

Who does not love to be called striking? California Meetings + Events feature article, Grape Update, highlights Matchbook’s striking tasting room and event space in a round-up of the best meeting and event sites in California’s wine country.

A photograph of the Matchbook tasting room.“…the striking Matchbook Winery tasting room with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces on a hilltop in the Dunnigan Hills AVA, a half-hour northwest of Sacramento.”

Beautiful vineyard views, amazing wines and just 30 minutes from Sacramento, we love it here too! To read the full article in California Meetings + Events, Fall Issue 2016 please click here and turn to page 36.