I purchased this Matchbook Blockhouse 2004, a blend of Syrah, Tempranillo, Malbec and Petit Verdot, at a pharmacy/liquor store in Ann Arbor. I also purchased a bottle of Plymouth Gin after reading in The Wall Street Journal that this gin made an exceptional martini [my favorite cocktail].
Well, let me tell you, this Matchbook Blockhouse 2004 is ooooh-la-la delicious! It’s a $19 bottle of wine that was on sale for $12. I knew from reading the description that I would love it, and I was right! I just love this wine. This has an aroma of black cherries and tobacco. On the palate is berries and earth. The tannins are firm and grippy and the finish is long and very satisfying. I would like to find out more about this winery. Wow, it is luscious!
I am hopeful that Tom will also blog about this wine and post some pictures from our dinner with Tony (our son) and George (his friend and like our son) who just returned from 3 1/2 months in South America. We had a celebration dinner for their return home with several South American wines, such as Amaicha Bonarda, Barrio La Boca Malbec, and Chiñigue Andes Collection Carmenere. It was great and memorable!
Tony and George told some wonderful stories. Their story of their boat trip on the Amazon (sleeping on hammocks with 200 other passengers) made me laugh so hard it hurt. Tony said that a woman had her hammock over his, hanging very low, and that “I could feel the heat of her back on my thigh.” How funny is that? (Maybe you had to be there, but it was hilarious!)
August 6, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Im looking to find out where I can either order some or buy some of your wine locally I’m looking for a bottle of Red blend Trinto Rey from Matchbook winery in Dunnigan Hills from a vintage 05.
Could you lead me in the direction as to how I can get some more of this wine.
Thank you, Tom Reese
714 345-2611
August 6, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hello Tom, Where is locally for you?
January 6, 2010 at 5:15 pm
I am trying to find your 2007 Matchbook chardonnay and the only web sites I find are shipping from the east coast. I live in Seattle and it looks like you are a CA winery. do you know if it is available in seattle or if I can get it shipped from CA. I don’t want wine from the east coast this time of year and it doesn’t make sense to get it from NJ!
Thanks
January 6, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Hello Denice. I’m afraid we don’t know the answer to that question. . .but you are spot on in your quest of trying to find the Matchbook wine! Good luck and keep checking back here because one of our readers may know the answer to your question and post it here.
March 4, 2011 at 12:08 am
Hi, I have been switching over to lighter wines from the dry reds and found your Rose of Tempranillo very tasty, smooth and refreshing. Just thougt I would let you know it was a good product.
March 4, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Yay! Great to hear. Thank you for chiming in with you thoughts. We appreciate it!