Description
#71 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2020
The 2017 Arsonist Red Blend is Matchbook’s left of center take on the classic Bordeaux blend. Anchored by Petit Verdot this robust red has loads of earthy leather and brambly fruit in the bouquet. The blend of three powerhouse reds delivers broad flavors of plum, blackberry, mocha and vanilla; barrel aging adds a nice dose of oak and a grip of tannin. The finish lingers with boysenberry and old-fashioned cigar box. This full-flavored red calls for a thick steak or a big prime rib.
Blend: 53% Petit Verdot, 24% Malbec, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon
Critical Acclaim
WW93
Wilfred Wong
COMMENTARY: The 2017 Matchbook Arsonist Red Table Wine offers excellent density and persistence. TASTING NOTES: This wine explodes with lush, ripe fruit aromas and flavors. Enjoy its layered palate with a juicy, grilled ribeye. (Tasted: June 4, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
WE92
Wine Enthusiast
This wine is superconcentrated and complex in its array of red and black fruit flavors, with subtle oak spices and a rich texture. A blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a mouth coating effect and a lingering gorgeous finish.
Critical Acclaim
TP93
Tasting Panel
Opaque garnet color and rich aromas of plum. Chewy, velvety, and intense, with notes of chocolate, mocha, and spice; dense and balanced. Mostly Petit Verdot with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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