Come Meet the Matchbook Winery Owner! FREE Tasting in Lenox Village
Wednesday April 3, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come join us in welcoming John Giguiere, Owner of
MATCHBOOK WINERY, CA to the Berkshires!
He'll be showcasing his family's New Releases we can't wait for you to try!
The Pioneers of the Dunnigan Hills
Two brothers came home from college to save the family farm and ended up creating a wine region!
East of Napa | Left of Center
Matchbook Wine Company is a family-owned winery and vineyard located in Yolo County, the county that boarders Napa to the East. The Giguiere family immigrated to this area in the 1850’s in search of open ag ground. John and Karl Giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the region’s soil, climate and true potential of the land. This knowledge combined with their curiosity and drive to innovate has been the force behind their development of viticulture and winemaking in the Dunnigan Hills.
In 1993, the Dunnigan Hills became an official AVA, thanks to a petition presented by owners John and Lane Giguiere. The rocky soils and Mediterranean climate allow for a long, dry growing season providing the ideal growing conditions for wine grapes along with the upland geography that sets the appellation apart from its neighbors to east.
Innovative Winemaking & the Pursuit of Excellence
At Matchbook Winery, they believe each vintage should be better than the last and they spare no expense in that pursuit. Their philosophy is to create wines that are well structured, incredibly rich and velvety soft.
In the warm Dunnigan Hills, Matchbook draws out richness, flavor, and tannins from their estate-grown fruit. They incorporate a blend of timeless and cutting-edge winemaking to create delicious wines. French Foudres, concrete eggs and neutral barrels enhance varietal flavors and a lush texture.
Highlighted Wines of the Tasting
•Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc 2022
•Matchbook Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2021
•Matchbook Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
•The Arsonist Red Blend 2020
•The Herdsman Cabernet Sauvignon 2020