Its gently rolling topography and mediterranean climate make it well suited to the production of bright, fullbodied wines made from chardonnay, syrah and tempranillo most vines in the dunnigan hills ava are planted on low, rolling hills about 400ft 120m above sea level. A fullbodied red wine exhibiting aromas and flavors of brambly blackberry, currant and dusty chocolate complimented by cigar box and spice. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. California chardonnay alphabetical listing wine spectator. Stores and prices for 2011 matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills prices, stores, tasting notes and. Chocolaty aromas and ample spicy, darkfruit flavors power this generous. Today, matchbook wine company produces wines showcasing the varietals that perform best in their northern california climate. Matchbook old head dunnigan hills california chardonnay 2016. Matchbooks latest chardonnay, born in the heat of yolo county, california, is dubbed old heads because it is aged for 8 months in barrels previously used. And if you are in the dunnigan hills bubble, the 2011 growing season was pretty ideal.
Pourquoi avoir choisi le nom matchbook, qui signifie carton dallumettes. White wines bottle psagot chardonnay m series 2016, jerusalen, israel 90 etude chardonnay 20, grace benoist rancg, carneros 94. Dunnigan hills is an ava located in the northwest of yolo county, within californias larger central valley wine region. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. Come see why the wall street journal says is one of the best websites for. Matchbook dunnigan hills cabernet displays wonderful blackberry, and dark fruits, with an extremely smooth and rich mouthfeel. Our secret is to age our chardonnay is a combination of older barrels and brandnew oak to achieve the right balance of tropical fruit, cream and vanilla. Wine enthusiast 90 points 2017 vintage drink 202023. Buy wine and craft beer from our online store and retail locations in cary, morrisville, holly springs, and southern pines north carolina. White wines red wines modern art museum of fort worth. John and karl giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the regions soil, climate and true potential of the land.
Shop 2011 matchbook tempranillo, dunnigan hills, 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Matchbook description the native rhone varietal offers earthy aromas of leather and plum and delivers flavors of black cherry, blueberry, dried fruit and truffles on the palate. L appellation dunnigan hills naccueille quune seule exploitation viticole. It only takes momentsbut it will help you drink better.
Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills, usa. The giguiere family immigrated to yolo county from quebec city in the 1850s in search of open ag ground. But even today they look at the matchbook brand with fond memories of the fires they once stoked. Matchbook wine company is a familyowned winery tucked away in northern californias gently rolling dunnigan hills. Wine enthusiast gave the 2016 vintage a score of 92. Matchbook vineyards 2018 matchbook chardonnay old head dunnigan hills this mediumbodied wine is subtle on the nose, but opens up on the palate to rich fruit and spice flavors that coat the tongue. Matchbook chardonnay 2015 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california this estate bottled chardonnay is a showcase for the dunnigan hills terroir, with lush, full, rich tropical characters. Matchbook 2012 syrah, dunnigan hills rating was calculated by to be 86 points out of 100 on 662016. Matchbook dunnigan hills old head chardonnay is a lusciously opulent wine has all the richness without the excessive oak and butter that characterize most california chardonnays. Matchbook 2015 old head estate bottled chardonnay dunnigan.
Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills syrah 2014. Matchbook 2015 old head estate bottled, chardonnay, dunnigan hills rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 102016. Matchbook old head chardonnay 2011, dunnigan hills. Clean, forward, simple apple and herb flavors combine. It really delivers a mouth full of flavor and the addition a petit verdot, malbec and petit sirah add complexity. Join today for immediate access to our database of more than 386,000 wine ratings.
Matchbook old head chardonnay dunnigan hills triangle. By 1993, they had succeeded in creating the dunnigan hills as a nationally recognized american appellation. Cooler weather to us meant a summer of balmy days in the low 90s and nights in the mid 50s. Matchbook 2017 estate bottled old head chardonnay dunnigan hills. Matchbook dunnigan hills old head chardonnay 2016 raymond. Critics have scored this as one of the top 5 dunnigan hills wines. Matchbook chardonnay dunnigan hills old head 2015 wine.
We had a long mild growing season with a dry summer and a harvest that ended the day before the october rains. Matchbook is the dunnigan hills, california brand of the giguiere brothers who had a reputation for being pyromaniacs, hence the name of the brand. Matchbook wine company family owned estate grown value driven matchbook, mossback, sawbuck and chasing venus wines. Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook chardonnay dunnigan hills 2015 center wine. This is a serviceable, allpurpose chardonnay, that finishes just a bit sour. A veteran writer and journalist, he also operates null media, a bespoke. There is a kiss of orange blossom perfume in the background. A 100% unoaked chardonnay made entirely from the %.
Philips in 1984 which became so successful for their toasted head chardonnay that vincor bought the company in 2000 to acquire the brand. Head winemaker, dan cederquist, explains the winemaking process for our matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook chardonnay dunnigan hills 2011 available at americas wine shop in new york, ny. The essentials of wine, vintage charts, editors recommendations, recipes, dining and wine pairing tips, collecting and auction advice, news and features, blogs, videos and more. We selected the best barrel lots of our estategrown fruit to make this chardonnay. Stores and prices for matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills. Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills astor wines. Christopher null is the founder and editor in chief of drinkhacker. Shop 20 matchbook old head dunnigan hills chardonnay 750 ml wine and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Matchbook description this estate bottled chardonnay is a showcase for the dunnigan hills terroir, with lush, full, rich tropical characters. The ageworthy syrah has great acidity and a flavorful and lingering finish.
View details jl giguiere match book chardonnay, old head, dunnigan hills, 2011. Chardonnay matchbook 2015, dunnigan hills, ca 8 30 little black dress 2016, ca 8 30 josh cellars 2015, ca 9 34. United states, california, yolo county, dunnigan hills. Over time, the giguiere boys outgrew their fascination with the flame. But a lot of wineries from other appellations purchase fruit a lot of fruit from our vineyards. Dunnigan hills is often overlooked in conversations about wine country. Matchbook is the dunnigan hills, california brand of the giguiere brothers who. Luscious with rich tropical fruit characters, the 2016 estate bottled old head chardonnay is a showcase wine for the dunnigan hills terroir. Ranked second for number of awards won among wines from this region. Matchbook 2011 rose of tempranillo more top wines under. Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills prices, stores. Kendall jackson vintners reserve chardonnay california. Matchbook old head chardonnay, dunnigan hills prices. Matchbook 2011 tempranillo dunnigan hills rating and.
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