In the end, we decided to take a look at the pizza truck. Two wines were claimed as gold medal winners, but nobody could explain to us what and where the competition was.Īll the wines we tasted were very mediocre. (They were pouring the extremely small amount of wine). Find quality adult beverage products to add to your Shopping List or order online for.
The workers were passing us back and forth and nobody greeted us or asked if we had been helped.Īfter someone finally noticed us, we had these 6 wines served with a minimum explanation and zero friendliness. Estate Chardonnay (750 mL) at Fred Meyer. For about 10 or so minutes we were standing there not having been noticed. Inside of the big barn style room, there was a small corner for the tasting with three or four people serving wines. The tasting:$10 for 3 wites and 3 reds was also happening outside. There were a lot of people sitting outside, drinking wine. Our today's experience was so poor, that only sense of humor let us keep a good mood. My cousin and I drove all the way from Sacramento for the "pizza/wine "pairing event for the 4th anniversary of the tasting room.īoth of us have been to many wineries in various regions in California and in the world. When my wife and I can visit our daughter in Sacramento we will definitely stop by Matchbook to try their variety of wines that our daughter says are great and we would like to meet Anna Sargent personally. In addition to that, she added a small bouquet of flowers on behalf Matchbook to congratulate her too. I wanted to send to my daughter a basket with wines, balloons, cheeses, etc., and Anna Sargent who is the Event and Wine Club Director in Sacramento answered my call and explained me that she only could sell and deliver the wines since they did not have the other items I wanted.īut she provided me with a couple of places where I could get them and in addition, she offered to look for it and deliver them along with the wines without charging me anything additional. Due to the Covid-19 I could not share live the moment of my daughter's graduation from veterinary medicine. This is one of the best services that have been offered to me over the phone. Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon – This classic Cabernet was aged for 14 months in French, Hungarian and American oak for a toasty red tasting of dark fruit, nutmeg, clove and tobacco.My experience with Matchbook Wine Company in Sacramento goes a little beyond a visit.Matchbook Chardonnay – Lush, tropical flavors of pineapple, mango and macaroons combine in this creamy white (89 Points and Editor’s Choice from Wine Enthusiast).Matchbook Petite Sirah – A new wine from the Matchbook marker, this rich, inky red tastes of blueberry, dark chocolate, hazelnut and a touch of black tea.Arsonist Red Blend – This rich blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cab tastes of blackberry, blueberry, and dark plums combined with caramel and dark chocolate.Arsonist Chardonnay – Rich fruit flavors of green and golden apples combine with toasty oak and vanilla in this lush but balanced Chardonnay.Tinto Rey Tempranillo – Spicy old-world flavors play nicely with the bright juiciness of California fruit.Tinto Rey Rose – Pretty flavors of peaches, nectarines and melon with a delightfully fresh finish.If you are interested in attending, could you please note the time-frame in our FB comments section so we can come up with a rough headcount for our back room? *PLEASE NOTE: We will be having two seated tastings at 5:30 and 6:30 in order to work with Pete’s schedule. The Giguieres immigrated to Northern California in the 1850s where they spent five generations as farmers before evolving into boutique wine-making almost 40 years ago. Pete visited us in Spring to taste several wines from the Matchbook portfolio, and this time he’s bringing some different varietals and labels (including several that are just being introduced to the market!) Pete will share 6 wines from the Giguiere family, who also make the Arsonist, Mossback and Tinto Rey wines. This Tuesday we’re very excited to have a special tasting with Pete Carlson, Regional Manager for Matchbook Wines. Meet the Maker Series: Pete Carlson with MatchbookWines