Rating 88
Style Red
Variety , Malbec, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2016
Appellation
USA
ABV 13.9%
Price $14.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-01-08

Perfect For

Last Minute Wine Runs, Party Wine, Sipping Without Food, Take-Out Night

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Merlot

Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Review

There is Petit Verdot as well as a small amount of Malbec in this wine and somehow it is still under 14% alcohol, affordable and a good value. The balance of the wine is just slightly off, with the eucalyptus and plum notes outweighing the inherent brambly fruit and cherry aromas. But the vanilla from the oak comes in and softens everything, seaming up the blend. At well under $20 this is a solid party wine or a bottle to have on hand for a spontaneous get together.

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Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
There is Petit Verdot as well as a small amount of Malbec in this wine and somehow it is still under 14% alcohol, affordable and a good value. The balance of the wine is just slightly off, with the eucalyptus and plum notes outweighing the inherent brambly fruit and cherry aromas. But the vanilla from the oak comes in and softens everything, seaming up the blend. At well under $20 this is a solid party wine or a bottle to have on hand for a spontaneous get together.

Reviewed On: 01-08-2019
88
POINTS
Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
There is Petit Verdot as well as a small amount of Malbec in this wine and somehow it is still under 14% alcohol, affordable and a good value. The balance of the wine is just slightly off, with the eucalyptus and plum notes outweighing the inherent brambly fruit and cherry aromas. But the vanilla from the oak comes in and softens everything, seaming up the blend. At well under $20 this is a solid party wine or a bottle to have on hand for a spontaneous get together.

Reviewed On: 01-08-2019