Wines produced from Estate Vineyards - Pioneers of viticulture in the Dunnigan Hills AVA - 25 years of farming wine grapes in the region - Sustainably farmed hilltop vineyard - Meticulous selection of grape varieties, clones, rootstocks, trellis and irrigation European Style/California Flavor - Proper balance of fruit and oak - Moderate levels of alcohol - Proper levels of extraction - Wines fermented dry Interesting and unusual varieties and blends - Spanish varietals Tempranillo and Graciano - Malbec and Petit Verdot for blending - Varietal wines blended for flavor Sensible prices - Priced in fastest growing category of wines - Perfect wines for upper-end BTG - Great value to the consumer As a farm kid growing up in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s John Giguiere (Founder) was a confirmed pyromaniac starting various things on fire such as his father’s wheat field. He and his brother graduated to launching rockets which often blew up at some stage of the journey resulting in more random fires and calls to the local fire department for help. They eventually grew out of this fascination with the “Matchbook” but still have fond memories of the power they possessed. KEY BAND POINTS
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Wines produced from Estate Vineyards - Pioneers of viticulture in the Dunnigan Hills AVA - 25 years of farming wine grapes in the region - Sustainably farmed hilltop vineyard - Meticulous selection of grape varieties, clones, rootstocks, trellis and irrigation
European Style/California Flavor - Proper balance of fruit and oak - Moderate levels of alcohol - Proper levels of extraction - Wines fermented dry
Interesting and unusual varieties and blends - Spanish varietals Tempranillo and Graciano - Malbec and Petit Verdot for blending - Varietal wines blended for flavor
Sensible prices - Priced in fastest growing category of wines - Perfect wines for upper-end BTG - Great value to the consumer
As a farm kid growing up in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s John Giguiere (Founder) was a confirmed pyromaniac starting various things on fire such as his father’s wheat field. He and his brother graduated to launching rockets which often blew up at some stage of the journey resulting in more random fires and calls to the local fire department for help. They eventually grew out of this fascination with the “Matchbook” but still have fond memories of the power they possessed.
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2008 CHARDONNAY
DUNNIGAN HILLS
Crisp pippin apple and crème Brule flavors with slatey mineral undertones. Perfect balance of fruit and oak.
97% Chardonnay, 3% Viognier
90% Dunnigan Hills fruit
Hand-picked at night
100% barrel-fermented
20% new French oak barrels
80% neutral French & American Oak barrels
7% Russian River-Dutton Ranch
Stainless steel fermented
3% Paso Robles Viognier
12,000 cases produced
2007 TEMPRANILLO
DUNNIGAN HILLS
Spain meets California: crushed blueberry and cherry flavors with a touch of the old-world earth and spice.
88% Tempranillo,
8% Graciano,
4% Petite Sirah
Aged 19 months in oak barrels
20% new Magrenan French Oak Barrels
80% neutral French & American Oak barrels
100% malolactic fermentation
2,350 cases produced
2007 SYRAH
DUNNIGAN HILLS
A full-bodied red with fresh red berry flavors and vanilla spice; the addition of Cabernet adds depth and structure.
91% Syrah , 9% Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Five Syrah clones combine for layers of flavors
Aged 17 months in oak barrel
20% new Magrenan French Oak Barrels
80% neutral French & American Oak Barrels
100% malolactic fermentation
5,500 cases produced
2006 TINTO REY
CALIFORNIA
The Red King: the most unique Mediterranean blend on the market. Juicy, black, ripe flavors of Bing cherry, cassis and vanilla with a creamy texture from oak aging.
40% Tempranillo 35% Syrah,
17% Cabernet Sauvignon,
5% Petite Sirah, 3% Graciano
Best lots/barrels are selected for
Tinto Rey
Aged 17 months in oak barrel
20% new French Oak Barrels
80% neutral French & American Oak Barrels
100% malolactic fermentation
8,049 cases produced
2007 CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
LAKE COUNTY
Deep, rich black fruit flavors with boysenberry, leather and herbal notes.
