Matchbook ‘The Arsonist’ Red Blend California 2021
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
 The king himself, Robert Parker Jr., was always a fan of the project, writing that Matchbook produced, “some thrilling value-priced wines under the capable hands of winemaker Dan Cedarquist.” But I’m sure even Parker couldn’t have predicted the wines would get this good and yet stay so affordable.
Their 2021 Red Blend is a showstopper that earned 92 points from Wine Enthusiast and found its way on the Top 100 ‘Best Buys of the Year’ list from Wine Enthusiast. It’s such a versatile wine – affordable enough to enjoy with your Tuesday night pizza but also sophisticated and delicious enough to bring to a BYOB and enjoy with a pork chop, steak or chicken.  Growing on those distinctive red gravel soils, they are able to create an amazing flavor profile – red and black berries mixed with some cedar notes all mingling with hints of eucalyptus, then finishing with a gorgeous mix of dark berries and mocha. This is a gorgeous Californian Bordeaux Blend that punches way above its price point.
Original price was: $25.00.$19.95Current price is: $19.95.
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92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
This wine is concentrated with rich aromas of blueberry, olallieberry, clove, violet and notes of dried vanilla bean. The flavors on the palate are boysenberry, black currant confiture, paprika and orange citrus cream. Dry grippy tannins punctuate the wines finish. Decant and pair with braised lamb shank.
Dozens of people told the Giguiere family they were totally insane when they decided to pioneer grape growing in Dunnigan Hills, a small area of Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley. But they remained undeterred.
They planted their first grapes in 1981, and by 1993 they had even succeeded in getting the Dunnigan Hills nationally recognized as an AVA.
The Giguiere brothers realized that the area was perfect compared to the rest of the Sacramento Valley because of the maximized sun exposure which limits the risk of frost. Not only that, but they also figured out that Big Red varietals such as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon were well suited for the climate.
Years later, Matchbook Wine Company continues to lead the pack in the Dunnigan Hills. The king himself, Robert Parker Jr., was always a fan of the project, writing that Matchbook produced, “some thrilling value-priced wines under the capable hands of winemaker Dan Cedarquist.” But I’m sure even Parker couldn’t have predicted the wines would get this good and yet stay so affordable.
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