A written history of
Matchbook Wine Company
Two brothers came home from college to save the family farm
and ended up creating a wine region.
1973
Started the family farm
1981
Planted first vineyards in Dunnigan Hills
1984
R.H. Phillips was established
1988
Launched Mediterranean varietals for Dunnigan Hills
1995
R.H. Phillips public traded on the Nasdaq
1997
Toasted Head launched in the market
2000
Sold R.H. Phillips to Vincor International
2001
Acquired Hogue Cellars
Topped 1 million cases for the first time
2002
Planted Matchbook Vineyard
2004
First vintages of Matchbook Wines
Tempranillo, Blockhouse Red Blend and Syrah
2005
Left Vincor to start Crew Wine Company
2006
Matchbook and Chasing Venus launched into Market
2007
Created Mossback brand
2008
Build winery in Zamora, California
2011
Purchased neighboring ranch to expand vineyard
2014
Opened Matchbook Tasting Room
2015
The Arsonist Red Blend launched into market
2012 Red Blend is inaugural wine followed by the 2012 Chardonnay. Both wines earn 90 pts from Wine Enthusiast. Pen & Ink illustration by Elvis Swift.
2016
Black's Station Brand is launched
2014 Red Blend is inaugural wine launched followed by 2014 Malbec, 2015 Chardonnay and 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon.
2017
Pat Kane joined Matchbook Wine Company in March 2017 as President and CEO
2017
10 Years of Crushin’ It – Harvest 2017 Kicks Off
The 10th year of Matchbook Harvest is kicked off in August 2017.
2017
Tinto Rey Brand is launched
Spanish-centric wine brand - 2015 Tempranillo is first varietal under new brand name, followed by 2016 Rosé, 2014 Super Tinto Red Blend and 2014 Verdejo.
2018
Black's Station Package Redesign
Artist Steven Noble illustrates the horseman in a woodcut style for a fresh redesign.
2018
Matchbook Package Redesign
A diagonal wrap design gives the brand an updated style.
2019
Mossback Package Redesign
Canes from the vineyard illustrated in a woodcut style by artist Steven Noble adds elegance to the new Mossback package.
2019
Matchbook Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot
New varietal wines added to the Matchbook brand line-up.
2021
Pillars of Hercules launched
The 2019 Red Blend is released.
2022
The Herdsman launched
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is released.