Matchbook Wine Co.

The Arsonist California Petit Verdot Blend

8.945 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
California, USA
Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Matt Sterr

28 months in new and used oak. Inky and dark, plush and mouth filling. Well made.

28 months in new and used oak. Inky and dark, plush and mouth filling. Well made.

1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2016
Wineshout 💀

Toasted chocolate covered cherries that took a quick dip in the fire. Let 'er open up a bit and there's some added intrigue for the nose. The tannins approach chewiness but remain on the tame side of that traverse.

A balanced blend that's very approachable. In the glass, it's a deep dark robe thanks to the petit verdot that makes up over half of this blend. Cab Sauv and Merlot make up the other half.

Toasted chocolate covered cherries that took a quick dip in the fire. Let 'er open up a bit and there's some added intrigue for the nose. The tannins approach chewiness but remain on the tame side of that traverse.

A balanced blend that's very approachable. In the glass, it's a deep dark robe thanks to the petit verdot that makes up over half of this blend. Cab Sauv and Merlot make up the other half.

Nov 18th, 2015
Dave Kempa

Tannic, bold blend. 52% Petit Verdot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot

Tannic, bold blend. 52% Petit Verdot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot

Sep 4th, 2015
Bob Barry

General Manager Winebow

8.7

Dare I say en fuego

Dare I say en fuego

Jun 11th, 2015
Regine Jenny

Very smooth

Very smooth

Apr 9th, 2017
Greg McGoo

Nice wine!! I think it needs to age a few years and in 2018-2020 this will be a 10. CM

Nice wine!! I think it needs to age a few years and in 2018-2020 this will be a 10. CM

Feb 6th, 2016
David Dorn

Great blend! Absolutely will buy again

Great blend! Absolutely will buy again

Dec 18th, 2015
Mats Larsson

Excellent. Almost full body.

Excellent. Almost full body.

Dec 12th, 2015
Rusty Krueger

2012; Begging for a bone-in ribeye.

2012; Begging for a bone-in ribeye.

Sep 25th, 2015
Damon Holden

A texture lovers delight, this wine hits the whole palate and lingers for a long finish...blackberry, chocolate, toast, cassis, coffee? Yum

A texture lovers delight, this wine hits the whole palate and lingers for a long finish...blackberry, chocolate, toast, cassis, coffee? Yum

Sep 15th, 2015