This is a rich, bold, complex wine with loads of spice and fruit. Six of the best pairings for cabernet sauvignon matching. At the start of this month an assortment of vintages between 2003 and 2010 were available. Awards 2015 vintage silver san francisco chronicle wine competition. This is the matchbook left of center twist on a bordeaux blend. Most would accept meaty steak lookalikes like grilled or spiced tuna or salmon work with pinot noir but would hesitate to take it much further than that but last week i found a couple of surprisingly good fish matches at one of my favourite new wine bars 2850. I also tried the 2009 riversmarie last night and found it be strangely familiar. Seasonings that tend to flatter cabernet are garlic, rosemary, mint and porcini dried mushrooms. Match vineyards is a small, familyowned winery making cabernet sauvignon from our own two hillside vineyards in the napa valley. You can also write to us via email through our websites contact page.
Matchbook wine company is a familyowned winery tucked away in northern californias gently rolling dunnigan hills. Matchbook 2014 cabernet sauvignon dunnigan hills usa wine. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. The results of this years san francisco chronicle wine competition are in, and were happy to report that matchbook cleaned house. John and karl giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the regions soil, climate and true potential of the land. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon 2016 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california the 2016 matchbook estate bottled cabernet sauvignon is crafted entirely from grape to bottle on the matchbook wine company estate. Ideal cabernet merlot food pairing just wines blog. Rich flavors of blackberry cobbler and blueberry mingle with dark chocolate and mocha. Ontario craft brewers have custommatched their great products with some of ontarios finest books. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon 2015 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california this classic cabernet sauvignon displays a deep ruby color and offers aromas of toasty oak, tobacco, dark fruit, clove and nutmeg. Langhorne creek south australia cabernet sauvignon invino. Many are, in fact, quite openly critical of the blockbuster style of many modern cabs. Shop 2010 matchbook wines cabernet sauvignon lake county 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store.
Out of the 15 wines entered into the competition, we walked away with 12 medals including three gold medals and a best of class awarded to the matchbook 2012 cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon astor wines. The 2010 cardinale has a lush, midbody texture and a lingering finish. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon 750ml at amazons wine store. Showcasing all the characters expected from margaret river cabernet, the wine is rich at its core, whilst displaying the freshness so integral to the voyager estate style.
Syrah tempranillo wines are made from two flavorful grape varieties commonly blended together in spain and, increasingly, portugal. Match vineyards baconbrook cabernet sauvignon 2010. While often considered a single place when it comes to wine, napa is hardly a monolithic growing region. The 2010 cabernet sauvignon merlot is the winner of the best red blend trophy and best older. Especially slightly fattier steaks like ribeye and sirloin, served. Talk to chefs and sommeliers about the wines they like to match with food and only rarely will cabernet sauvignon crop up. Remote and austerely exotic western australia is the kinda place that gets wine industry veterans jazzed up, as the cabs from this farflung locale really do offer a truly unique take on this ubiquitous varietal and prove that terroir is a momentous factor in the way a wine smells and tastes. Shop matchbook cabernet sauvignon 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Come see why the wall street journal says is one of the best websites for. These wines tend to be rich and full bodied, showcasing the myriad fruit flavors that both varieties are capable of expressing. This includes dining at one of the fine restaurants in the old market while enjoying a glass or two of mossback chalk hill cabernet.
My six favourite food pairings for cabernet sauvignon. The robust petit verdot is beautifully tamed by the malbec and cabernet. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county tasting notes. In the napa valley, cab is responsible for some of the worlds most prestigious, ageworthy and soughtafter cult wines. Enticing aromas of red cherry, brown sugar, toffee and clove mingle with subtle notes of s. A portion of the wine was aged for 23 months in barrel while the rest was aged in stainless steel. Bernard magrez cabernet sauvignon 2010, red wine from. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom.
Limit 0 bottles per customer sold in increments of 0. The 2016 matchbook estate bottled cabernet sauvignon is crafted entirely from grape to bottle on the matchbook wine company estate. Thanks for making lisas liquor barn the best place to shop for wine and spirits in rochester. In honor of celebrating our tasting rooms 5th anniversary we ran the numbers to find out our top 5 selling wines.
Im so excited to celebrate such a big milestone with matchbook. This wine blends subtle spices with rich fruit for a seductive flavor profile. Somm secretdna profiling in 1997 revealed that cabernet sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc in 17th century southwest france. A cabernet sauvignon from dunnigan hills, central valley, california. The 2018 matchbook estate bottled cabernet sauvignon is crafted from grapes grown entirely in our dunnigan hills vineyards. The cabernet sauvignon provides a fine structure, while the merlot fills it with fruit flavours like plums and cherries.
Were on the lookout for great wine deals and when we see them, well send you an email. Tasting 2007 outpost howell mountain cabernet sauvignon. Jerry sass, founderwinemaker of sass vineyards, pours one of his natural wines at a tasting. The soil, what little there is, is made up of broken chunks of ancient volcanic rock. Matchbook tinto rey, dunnigan hills prices, stores, tasting. For the 2006 vintage we added 17% chalk hill cabernet sauvignon to our dunnigan hills tempranillo, syrah and graciano. Known as the king of red wine grapes, cabernet sauvignon enjoys the same regal status in california as does in its native home in bordeaux. The estate is planted to 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. In the year that ive been serving customers, ive met people that have been following us from the start as well as brand new customers that ive grown to love. Matchbook celebrates the varietals that thrive out in the warm dunnigan hills climate. I wanted to produce world class, single vineyard cabernet sauvignon wines wines every bit as good or better than many that had been anointed with cult status by the press and public.
Tempranillo is one of spains great success stories and has a formidable reputation as a quality grape variety in the international. The 2015 matchbook cabernet sauvignon is our first estate bottled cabernet sauvignon. Matchbook estate bottled dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon 2018 750ml. Stop in today to learn more, or give us a call at 5853771860.
A classic red wine blend, cabernet merlot or cabernet sauvignon merlot is so popular because these two grape varieties fit together like the pieces of a puzzle. Petit verdot grapes are in heaven at the matchbook estate and ripen with complexity due to the. Though it dates to the 15th century, the chateau was in 1999 purchased by bernard magrez, owner of several bordeaux chateaux. Cabernet sauvignon is right at home with rich, intense meat dishesbeef, lamb, and venison, in particularwhere its opulent fruit and decisive tannins make. Matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county prices, stores.
Our 2012 matchbook syrah is the perfect example of why we love to grow this mediterranean varietal. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. Every step from vine to bottle was done on our home turf and under the watchful eye of the giguiere family and our winemakers. Aromas of tobacco, dark fruit, clove, violet and mocha emerge from this deepruby colored wine. Matchbook 2014 cabernet sauvignon, dunnigan hills rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on 882016. Matchbook wine company family owned estate grown value driven matchbook, mossback, sawbuck and chasing venus wines. Cabernet sauvignon is right at home with rich, intense meat dishesbeef, lamb, and venison, in particularwhere its opulent fruit and decisive tannins make an equal match to the dense protein of the meat. Our wines were to be the purest expression of the unique time and place where the grapes were grown. Daou cabernet sauvignon is an outstanding blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Dishes that are cooked in red wine and combinations of meat and cheese as in a burger are also successful. Our wines are always fruit first, with oak flavors a supporting element. Inspired by wines his father made from finger lakes grapes in western new york, he founded his winery in the salem hills of or in 1996. Stores and prices for matchbook cabernet sauvignon, lake county prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
Jul 20, 2017 a classic red wine blend, cabernet merlot is so popular because these two grape varieties fit together. The wine is luscious and layered with a good firm finish. This now fully matured cab from the folks at brothers in arms is a classic example of western. Voyager estate products 2010 cabernet sauvignon merlot.
This delicious dunnigan hills cabernet is an easy choice for midweek pasta and. Each of its 16 established avas american viticultural areas lays claim to a separate identity, characterized by geology, microclimate, and different histories of production. Featured vintages for sale at jordan, it is of the utmost importance to maintain a deep and diverse collection of cabernet sauvignon library vintages that will continue to showcase jordans commitment to. Nov 28, 2017 seasonings that tend to flatter cabernet are garlic, rosemary, mint and porcini dried mushrooms. Randy, i do love this wine and especially love the true vineyard edition. But then i like most of what trb tends to lend his talents to. Chateau tanunda matthews road cabernet sauvignon 2016 has been. This elegant cabernet sauvignon was crafted entirely on our matchbook estate in the dunnigan hills of california. Out of the 15 wines entered into the competition, we walked away with 12 medals including three gold medals and a best of class. Mossback central coast is a voluptuous pinot noir with rich full flavors and elegant, supple tannins. Daou vineyards cabernet sauvignon, 750 ml at amazons wine. Thats the way to describe the location of baconbrook. Cabernet sauvignon stags leap district reserve 2016 see more ratings. We also carry many other premium wine lables from usa and all over the world.
Match vineyards butterdragon hill cabernet sauvignon, napa valley, usa. The 2010 cabernet sauvignon merlot is the winner of the best red blend trophy and best older red at the qantas wine awards of western australia. Matchbook estate dunnigan hills cabernet sauvignon 2017. The giguiere family immigrated to yolo county from quebec city in the 1850s in search of open ag ground. Each of its 16 established avas american viticultural areas lays claim to a separate identity, characterized by. The 2010 growing season was the definition of cool climate in an appellation known for its warmth, creating nearperfect conditions for thickskinned bordeaux grapes like cabernet sauvignon and merlot.
November 11th, 2010 posted in cabernet franc, event. It reveals alluring aromas of black currant, cranberry and. Our wines possess a lovely elegance and finesse that places them among the best that the napa valley has to offer. A quintessential jordan, 2010 jordan alexander valley cabernet sauvignon is defined by approachability and elegance. Located just 30 minutes north of sacramento and davis, matchbook is a local yolo county destination for wine lovers looking to discover quality estategrown varietals. Winemaker jerry sass, founder of sass vineyards, believes in using noninvasive winemaking to craft natural wines that evoke the terroir of their vineyards. Juicy flavors of boysenberry and mocha are framed by mouth. A quintessential jordan, 2010 jordan alexander valley cabernet sauvignon is. The cabernet sauvignon provides a fine structure, i. Following suit, the 2010 cardinale is an intriguing combination of dark fruits and spices, opening with scents of ripe boysenberry and dark cherry that meld on the palate with holiday spices and sumatra coffee bean flavors. Matchbook syrah 20 from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california aromas of cherry vanilla, toasty oak and dusty earth are backed by subtle hints of plum and truffle. Matchbook tinto rey, dunnigan hills prices, stores.
Box 308, saint helena, ca 94574 7079632636t 7079631831f 2010 napa valley cabernet sauvignon varietal. Daou vineyards cabernet sauvignon, 750 ml at amazons wine store. Chateau tanunda launched celebrations for its th anniversary with a celebrity winemakers vs wine writers cricket match and a host. The 2015 matchbook cabernet sauvignon is our first estate. Cabernet sauvignon from dunnigan hills, yolo county, california. Match book the arsonist red blend nv 750ml in the glass, the arsonist red blend is a rich plum color.
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