Vineyards in Dunnigan Hills AVA, California

Dunnigan Hills AVA, located in Yolo County California is home to several vineyards including Matchbook, R H. Phillips Vineyard and Route 3. A variety of grapes can be discovered growing in this area including Chardonnay, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Montepulciano, Petite Sirah and Tempranillo/Valdepenas.

The land of gently rolling hills appears dry but the hundreds of acres of vineyards thrive with irrigation. The climate is similar to the Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers.

Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit Matchbook in Dunnigan Hills AVA. The winery and more than a thousand acres of vineyards is located an easy 20 mile drive from the Sacramento airport. Matchbook is having a soft opening of their tasting room at the winery in October.

For visitors flying in and out of Sacramento on their way to Napa Valley, the Matchbook Winery tasting room will be a great place to stop and taste wines. We discovered the wines to be easy on the wallet.

Watch for news about the opening of the Matchbook tasting room in Fall 2014.

Cheers,
Kathy