Matchbook Wine Co.
Tinto Rey Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo Blend
Dunnigan Hills, Central Valley, California, USA
Beautiful smooth, slightly smoky flavor. Light tannins with a beautiful finish. Fantastic for the price and makes you want another glass or two #wine #redblend
Beautiful smooth, slightly smoky flavor. Light tannins with a beautiful finish. Fantastic for the price and makes you want another glass or two #wine #redblend
Jan 24th, 2016
Off the beaten path when it comes to California's wine grapes, this blend dominated by tempranillo makes for a surprisingly light affair. There's deft and a Mediterranean flair in this weekday wine that makes it an easy choice for pizza night.
The fruit leans to berries without getting too sweet and with a hint of tartness,and sitting on a pillow of plush tannins.
Off the beaten path when it comes to California's wine grapes, this blend dominated by tempranillo makes for a surprisingly light affair. There's deft and a Mediterranean flair in this weekday wine that makes it an easy choice for pizza night.
The fruit leans to berries without getting too sweet and with a hint of tartness,and sitting on a pillow of plush tannins.
This 2012 red blend is inky in the glass and expressive on the nose. Black fruit and oak are what are most notably expressed, with the fruit running second to the vanilla, clove, cinnamon, tobacco and cedar. Must be the 26 months in French, American and Hungarian oak. The palate is brawny and dark, with savory flavors barging into the profile. 50% Tempranillo, 27% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Graciano and 4% Tannat. 85% of the grapes are from the Dunnigan Hills AVA.
This 2012 red blend is inky in the glass and expressive on the nose. Black fruit and oak are what are most notably expressed, with the fruit running second to the vanilla, clove, cinnamon, tobacco and cedar. Must be the 26 months in French, American and Hungarian oak. The palate is brawny and dark, with savory flavors barging into the profile. 50% Tempranillo, 27% Syrah, 11% Petit Verdot, 8% Graciano and 4% Tannat. 85% of the grapes are from the Dunnigan Hills AVA.
Nov 7th, 2015
Impressed. Smooth, dry, chalky. Wonderful blend!
Impressed. Smooth, dry, chalky. Wonderful blend!
Oct 1st, 2015Black fruits in the nose, black cherries and maybe blackberries. Spicy and good acid on the tongue with a long finish.
Black fruits in the nose, black cherries and maybe blackberries. Spicy and good acid on the tongue with a long finish.
Feb 23rd, 2023
63% Temp, 17% Petite Verdot, 10% Graciano, 9% Tannat. Dark color. Almost black in low light. Aromas of smoke, cherry cobbler and licorice root. Maybe slight petrichor. Flavors are nice. Dense and fruit driven. Cherry pits and licorice chews (the Dutch salty, fruit flavored kind). Hint of herbal backbone (sage and basil meet mint and marjoram). For its fairly low price (think this was $12.99) this is a great CA wine. Restrained but big. Fruity but balanced. Fun but elegant. And it’s from just up da road! Nice work neighbors.
63% Temp, 17% Petite Verdot, 10% Graciano, 9% Tannat. Dark color. Almost black in low light. Aromas of smoke, cherry cobbler and licorice root. Maybe slight petrichor. Flavors are nice. Dense and fruit driven. Cherry pits and licorice chews (the Dutch salty, fruit flavored kind). Hint of herbal backbone (sage and basil meet mint and marjoram). For its fairly low price (think this was $12.99) this is a great CA wine. Restrained but big. Fruity but balanced. Fun but elegant. And it’s from just up da road! Nice work neighbors.
Oct 20th, 2022
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Plush full red at an everyday price.
Plush full red at an everyday price.
Feb 1st, 2016
Nice tannins, great fruit flavor and spice! Needs some time to open up but very good.
Nice tannins, great fruit flavor and spice! Needs some time to open up but very good.
Oct 30th, 2019
Very lush and balanced dark berries with a hint of sweetness. Beautiful color as well.
Very lush and balanced dark berries with a hint of sweetness. Beautiful color as well.
Apr 27th, 2019