And now that's all I can think of when I smell it. To me it's more along the lines of a Barq's than Mug or A&W. There's also cassis, chocolate, dried apricots and. All it takes is, like, 3% to improve a wine. Some people call this varietal the "magical grape" because it makes everything better. The wine-side of the cork is stained a dark purple and has a layer of tartrates clinging to it. It spent 28 months in American, French and European oak barrels. It's 52% Petit Verdot from Dunnigan Hills, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County's Chalk Hill appellation, and 24% Merlot from Lake County. The Red Blend is the winery's first blend done with all Bordeaux varietals. The labels feature Prometheus, the Titan from Greek mythology that stole fire from Zeus and gave it to us mortals. It's kinda like their higher tier of wines, and there's only two right now: Chardonnay and Red Blend.
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The Arsonist is a subset of Matchbook Wine Company's Matchbook label. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.Ĭan't find what you're looking for or we don't have enough product in stock? Get in touch with us and we'll see what we can do.For information on Matchbook, you can read all about their great story in my article " A Brief History of Matchbook Wine Company". Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $3 for packaging. If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134. You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.įor further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect delivery region. Please ensure you choose the correct delivery region. We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.ĭelivery charges are calculated during the checkout process. Balanced and well made with great drinking from 2021 through 2026." The tastes of custard and peach, vanilla and apple, pear and baking spices combine to complete this wine with great success. On the palate – full-bodied, creamy, warm, balanced and flavourful. There’s a baked custard and brown spice scent adding power and intensity. "A bold and richly scented bouquet with aromas of brazil nut and vanilla, roasted yellow stone fruits and baked pear. "Spicy, oaky, buttery tones dominate this bold, full-bodied, plush-textured wine, as toasted baguette and white-pepper aromas lead to ripe pear and butterscotch flavours."ĩ2/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2021 (2018 Vintage) Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (2018 Vintage) The creamy texture and bright, crisp fruit linger in the finish."
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Tropical flavours, so characteristic of the Dunnigan Hills appellation, add a fresh balance. An underlayer of toasty oak and caramel from barrel aging adds complexity. At the final selection, the best barrels from the best lots come together to make truly exceptional wines.Ĭlassically rich and luscious with dense flavours of butterscotch, Crème brûlée, honey and pineapple.
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We treat every small lot as a unique wine, nurturing its special qualities. Both wines are sourced from our best vineyard sites and vinified in our finest barrels. "The Arsonist wines showcase what we do best in the Dunnigan Hills. There is enough sumptuous fruit and toasty oak to satisfy the classic-California Chard lover. If you like big, voluptuous Chardonnays the Arsonist is for you.