Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay is a full-bodied, rich, creamy and oaky wine in the traditional Californian style – lovers of bigger style Chardonnay will enjoy this immensely. The wine is 100% grown, produced and bottled on site at the Matchbook vineyard / winery in Dunnigan Hills and the entire business is family owned and operated – there is a great story to tell.
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Matchbook Chardonnay is a blend of six clones grown in the Matchbook estate vineyards and embodies the complexity that a single site can offer. The flavors are dominated by tropical notes that have become the signature of the Dunnigan Hills: mango, papaya and sweet melon. Beautifully integrated with a balance of lush and light, Matchbook Chardonnay is priced for everyday enjoyment yet complex enough to impress your most discerning guests."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Upfront and enticing, the wine shows rich tropical fruit, summer peach, melon, and vanillin oak characters with a seductive of toffee overtone. The concentrated palate delivers a fleshy texture and creamy mouthfeel, beautifully framed by mellow acidity, making it delectable and satisfying. At its best: now to 2027."
91/100 & Best Buy, Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast, December 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"Aromas of baked Pink Lady apple, apricot, toasted oak and notes of dried potpourri are highlight on the nose of this bright wine. Rich flavours of baked peach, pineapple and mango are layered with nutmeg and orange vanilla cream. The dry finish makes this a perfect pairing for seafood Alfredo."