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Matchbook

Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: Matchbook
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Valley California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.6

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine produced by Matchbook Wine Company, a family-owned winery located in the Dunnigan Hills AVA of California. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Red Gravel Vineyard, which is known for its well-draining soils and unique microclimate that allows for optimal ripening of the grapes. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with rich flavors of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate, balanced by firm tannins and a long, smooth finish. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate a bold and complex red wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon offers a deep and complex bouquet of ripe blackberries, cassis, and hints of licorice and vanilla.On the palate, it is full-bodied, with integrated tannins and a velvety finish that lingers on the palate. Enjoy this wine with grilled steak, roasted vegetables, and richly flavored dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Matchbook

Region: Central Valley California

The Central Valley of California: A Wine Region of Rich History and Quality The Central Valley of California is a vast wine region located in the heart of the state. It is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, and is home to some of the oldest and most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Valley has a long and storied history in the wine industry. The first vineyards were planted in the region in the mid-1800s, and the area quickly became known for its quality wines. In the 1900s, the region was home to some of the most famous wineries in the world, including Beaulieu Vineyard, Inglenook, and Beringer. Today, the Central Valley is home to over 200 wineries and is one of the most important wine regions in the United States. It is known for its high-quality wines, and for the juicy, joyful afterwork wines.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Reviews