Lovers of Chardonnays by the likes of Harken and Bogle will totally dig it. Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Chardonnay. To this day the brothers still look at the Matchbook label and reminisce about their dear old pyro-mad days!įrom the Dunnigan Hills in California, USA comes this big, fat, buttery number all produced from estate owned vineyards using “Old Heads”, oak barrels used from a previous vintage. Not too oaky, not too fruity, this Chardonnay is juuuust right. Uncontrolled blazes, rockets being launched into the sky and frequent calls to the local fire department. An hour long stay behind bars (imposed by Dad) didn’t put them off either. Seriously, the Giguiere brothers (from the family who owns Matchbook wines) were known pyromaniacs back in the 50s and 60s – even setting fire to the family wheat fields. Dense flavors of pineapple, caramel apples, and baking spices are layered over creamy buttery notes and a touch of vanilla. A beautiful golden straw color opens to aromas of toasty oak, crème brûlèe, brown sugar, and mango. Matchbook Old Head Californian Chardonnay! But these guys are taking it to the next level – and we’re not just talkin’ about the wine! 12.99 Matchbook’s 2018 The Arsonist Chardonnay is a luscious blend of the best barrel lots of estate-grown fruit. There is also some coconut and lemon curd adding to the intensity. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review. Big, fat, buttery, oaky Californian Chardonnay is on fire these days! Say hello to yet another. Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay 2017 Review Classic Cali style Chardonnay with intense notes of toasted oak and vanilla. Matchbook 2015 'Old Head' Estate Bottled, Chardonnay, Dunnigan Hills rating was calculated by to be 89 points out of 100 on.
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