LE MACCHIOLE MESSORIO 2017 skus_2304030 as created by Don Jaime

as created by Don Jaime Sprock in 1942 after he tasted his way around the islands

A duality which balances itself between smoothness and juiciness - cinnamon and vanilla-roasted pear

The inaugural release of our Matchbook Estate Bottled Petit Verdot showcases the advantage of the Dunnigan Hills appellation’s long growing season: the varietal characteristics of this Bordeaux grape develop fully when allowed to slowly ripen well into the Fall

Crisp and lively

LE MACCHIOLE MESSORIO 2017 skus_2304030 as created by Don JaimeThe Messorio (100% Merlot) was slightly shy and slow to open when I tasted it as a barrel sample some eight months previous to this tasting. I can't say that the wine has opened much since then. It continues to show a tight and slightly austere bouquet with dark fruit, spice and leather. You don't get that quintessentially soft side of the grape. Instead, this Merlot feels a bit thorny and prickly in places due to the much cooler growing conditions.