Matchbook Rose of Tempranillo 2018
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The 2018 Matchbook Rosé is an estate-bottled blend of three clones of Tempranillo enriched by small percentages of Rosés of Malbec, Tannat and Petit Verdot. The aromas are an alluring combination of peaches and freshly sliced melon. The wine is rich in the palate and crisp on the finish with flavors of luscious cream cola and bright stone fruit.
Serve this quaffable Rosé well chilled as an aperitif, with a cheese plate or paired with ahi tuna.
Blend: 76& Tempranillo, 19% Malbec, 3% Tannat, and 2% Petit Verdot.
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Mitigated by mild Sacramento River Delta breezes, the Dunnigan Hills appellation is in the northwest portion of Yolo County and has a Mediterranean climate.