Matchbook Wine Co.

The Arsonist California Petit Verdot Blend

9.046 ratings
8.76 pro ratings
California, USA
Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Oscar Rosales

Dark, strong, dry, ... good red

Dark, strong, dry, ... good red

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2017
James Gourley

This wine was a bit disjointed. Some decent fruit and tannins but it lacked a harmonious overarching theme. Paired fairly well with a steak.

This wine was a bit disjointed. Some decent fruit and tannins but it lacked a harmonious overarching theme. Paired fairly well with a steak.

1 person found it helpfulJul 11th, 2017
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.0

Ugly Petit Verdot dominating this tannic blend. Black, candied berry demands some attention amidst grimy, heavily extracted dryness.

Ugly Petit Verdot dominating this tannic blend. Black, candied berry demands some attention amidst grimy, heavily extracted dryness.

Jun 17th, 2017
Heather Robinson

HWT 2014 vintage and very nice

HWT 2014 vintage and very nice

Nov 3rd, 2020
Shaun McGregor

Delicious.

Delicious.

Nov 21st, 2019
Jimmy Bellamy

Buy this if you find it.

Buy this if you find it.

Oct 27th, 2019
Sam T
8.6

Complex. A lot going on. Some raisins at first. Then cherry. Oak on the nose. Decent tannins. Unfortunately, though, it was a big wine with so much of a punch in the face (lots of flavors) that it lost any sense of refinement.

Complex. A lot going on. Some raisins at first. Then cherry. Oak on the nose. Decent tannins. Unfortunately, though, it was a big wine with so much of a punch in the face (lots of flavors) that it lost any sense of refinement.

Aug 30th, 2018
Abigail Gray

Delicious! The perfect blend of Malbec, petit Verdot and cab.

Delicious! The perfect blend of Malbec, petit Verdot and cab.

Feb 6th, 2018
Ian Hackett

Complex, peppery, intriguing. Love it.

Complex, peppery, intriguing. Love it.

Dec 13th, 2017
Ashley Richman

This is slightly spicy and very interesting!

This is slightly spicy and very interesting!

Dec 4th, 2017