Wine in Dunnigan Hills

This brilliant, golden-straw-colored Chardonnay has distinctive oak flavors paired with robust fruit reminiscent of white peach and Asian pear.

The Matchbook Chardonnay signature style is a delicious balance of fruit and toasty oak. Aromas of apricot, butterscotch and honey are followed by stone fruit fruit flavors layered over luscious crème brûlée, vanilla, toasted oak and butter. There is a nice weight to the wine that leads to a long, lingering finish.

The tempranillo and graciano vines grown in our Matchbook Vineyard in the Dunnigan Hills are from cuttings imported from the Pesquera region of Spain. While the traditional flavors of earth, leather and spice are evident from these old world varietals, Matchbook Tempranillo bears its California upbringing in the expansive aromas of black cherry and vanilla. Rich flavors of coffee and mocha mingle with fresh cranberry and rhubarb.

The grapes were gently crushed and fermented in small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. 4 tons of our Syrah Noir clone was barrel fermented; another 6.5 tons was fermented in open-top micro bins to extract deep color and flavor. Native yeast was used on 75% of the ferments to add complexity and richness. Tanks were pumped over twice a day until nearly dry, then pressed and aged in oak barrels for 21 months. We like to use an assortment of French, European and American oak and only 22% new to avoid over-oaking. We blended in 9% Cabernet Sauvignon to give the wine depth, richness and improved structure.

The Black’s Station Chardonnay shows beautiful aromas of stone fruit, brown sugar, toast and cream followed by broad flavors of melon, custard and sweet fruit. This Yolo County Chardonnay has a rich mouthfeel and a finish that lingers with a hint of oak.

A very aromatic variety, Night Harvest Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with the zest of citrus, tropical pineapple, and apricot, and accented by hints of lychee nut and freshly cut fescue, which give it varietal character. Night Harvest Sauvignon Blanc's grapes are harvested at night when the cool air chills the fruit, concentrates the flavors, and preserves the crisp acidity of the grapes.

Discover Matchbook Rosé Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Tinto Rey Rosé is a blend of Matchbook Estate Grown Tempranillo, Tannat and Verdejo. This wine is unique because it was 100% co-fermented, meaning all three varietals were crushed and fermented together for better flavor integration. Our winemakers cold fermented (50°F) the 2019 Rosé in stainless steel tanks to preserve the just-picked fresh fruit flavors. The fermentation was arrested at .5% residual sugar to retain a touch of the natural sweetness of the grapes and add viscosity. A wonderfully crisp and refreshing wine that delivers loads of flavor.

The beautiful dark garnet color leads to inviting aromas of clove and brown spices. Dense flavors of plum, violets and mocha are layered over tart cherry and blueberry. Strong tannins are tamed by an appealing fruit sweetness.

Our Estate Bottled Petite Sirah has everything you would expect from this intensely flavored grape. Seductive, heady aromas of ripe plum, cardamom, earth and vanilla are followed by bold flavors of blackberry cobbler, cracked pepper and spice. Firm tannins are balanced by a broad dark berry finish that lingers on the palate.