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Dunnigan Hills

Dunnigan Hills is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Yolo County, California, about 30 miles northwest of Sacramento. The region is characterized by a hot Mediterranean climate with cooling breezes from the Sacramento Delta, along with clay and loam soils that create distinctive growing conditions. While Dunnigan Hills produces diverse varietals, it has gained recognition particularly for its Syrah, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, and robust red Rhône varieties, with Matchbook Wines being a prominent producer in the area.

Region
California
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Wines from Dunnigan Hills

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Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon Dunnigan Hills

Matchbook

Red

Dunnigan Hills might not have the name recognition of Napa, but that's precisely why this Cabernet delivers such outstanding value. Matchbook's vineyards benefit from the region's hot days and cool nights – the perfect recipe for developing rich fruit flavors while maintaining freshness and structure. This Cabernet strikes that elusive balance between power and drinkability. It's got all the dark fruit and structure Cab lovers crave, but with a friendliness that doesn't require a two-hour decant or a second mortgage. The winery gets its name from the founders' childhood fascination with matches – fortunately, they've channeled that passion for fire into creating wines with genuine spark rather than burning down the neighborhood. Perfect for your weekend cookout or whenever you need a reliable red that punches above its weight class.