Matchbook Tinto Rey is a premium red wine produced by Matchbook Wine Company, a family-owned winery located in Dunnigan Hills, California. The wine is made from Tempranillo grapes, sourced from the estate's sustainably farmed vineyards. The vineyards are characterized by their rocky soils, warm days, and cool nights, which contribute to the wine's rich and complex flavors. The grapes are carefully handpicked and sorted before undergoing a traditional winemaking process, including fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in French oak barrels.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Matchbook Tinto Rey is a bold and robust red from California's Dunnigan Hills region.It offers rich aromas of dark berry, licorice, and toasty oak, with flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and mocha. The tannins are smooth and well-integrated, and the finish is long and lingering. Enjoy with grilled meats or hearty stews.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tempranillo
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.