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April 29, 2005
Match profile in the St Helena Star
Match in the news... for the first time...
We were profiled in the Wine section of our local newspaper, the St Helena Star.
Although the article brought out our shyness, and a bit of controversy about the accuracy of the quotes, it at least had a great picture of me. The picture of winemaker Cary Gott, on the other hand, was pretty dour. (Too bad THAT doesn't show up in the online version.)
Posted by matchvineyards at April 29, 2005 08:42 AM
April 26, 2005
Photo: Olive Path
A path lined by centuries old olive trees crosses the top of Butterdragon Hill. During the late 1800's, these trees shaded vineyard workers traveling up and down the Napa Valley between St. Helena and Calistoga.
Posted by matchvineyards at April 26, 2005 01:13 PM | Comments (1)
Order Form available online
I am a Quickbooks expert now! Not really, but I am getting the hang of it as I enter all the orders that have arrived from our mailing list members.
There is still wine available so I've made an order form available that you can print and fax back to order Match wines. That form can be downloaded here.
Posted by matchvineyards at April 26, 2005 01:00 PM
April 19, 2005
Match Release!
Response has been tremendous to our release of the 2002 Match Butterdragon Hill. Thanks to all of you who have ordered our inaugural release!
If you're on our mailing list, your should have received your offer letter in the last day or two. If you didn't get an offer letter and want one, make sure we have your information by signing up for our mailing list.
Posted by matchvineyards at April 19, 2005 03:22 PM
April 14, 2005
Barrel tasting 4/15/05
We'll be hosting a few people for a barrel tasting of 2003 and 2004 Match wines on Friday, April 15th at 4PM. If you are going to be in the neighborhood of Rombauer (where we make and store our wines) you can sign up to join us.
Posted by matchvineyards at April 14, 2005 12:13 AM
April 12, 2005
Match prereleases to Vinocellar.com
In appreciation to our friends over on Vinocellar.com, we have prereleased our wine to Vinocellar members. The order form can be downloaded here. You must be a registered member of Vinocellar to participate in this prerelease offer.
Posted by matchvineyards at April 12, 2005 08:11 AM
April 06, 2005
Iona
Think Napa Valley. Think wine. Think food. You should also think "spa." Nothing refreshes the body after a strenuous day wine tasting and eating like a massage, mud bath, aroma therapy, or some other rejuvenating technique from the non-traditional healing arts. Between you and me, I just like it ‘cuz it feels good. It’s really nice that there are a lot of places in the Valley that one can get a massage with little notice. This story has to deal with one such visit.
But first, the stage must be set. One should not forget that the Napa Valley, with all its “landed gentry” feel and wine country lifestyle, is definitely located within Northern California. You’ve heard of Northern California? You know, where Berkeley is located. We won’t be getting in to politics here, but it is important for one to understand two things: a) my previous perception of someone working as a massage therapist is that they were probably not leaning really far to the right and b) I’m a talker during a massage and the last thing I want to be thought of while lying there in my birthday suit is that I’m uncool.
Anyway, one day I “assumed the position” on my stomach in a massage. The therapist came in and introduced herself as “Iona.” This didn’t phase me at all. If one gets enough massages, he runs in to many Crystals, Sunshines, Harmonies, Starrs, etc. Just par for the course here in Northern California where the name you were born with is actually just a suggestion on what you should use for the rest of your life.
“Nice to meet you, blah, blah, blah…” I drifted off into a peaceful state, but before long, my mind wandered back in to reality and I started wondering to myself, “hmmm… Iona. I wonder where that comes from.” Asking her the origin of her name would reveal me both as enlightened and cool. I expected some story – just a little flakey – about how it was Celtic for “Wise Searcher” or Wapoo for “Evening Dew.” You get the idea.
Iona, without skipping a beat, explained. “Well, I’m from the Midwest. And when I was born, my father didn’t know what to name me. He looked outside and there sat an old, rusted out International Harvester tractor. But most of the letters had rusted away. What was left was IONA.”
Posted by matchvineyards at April 06, 2005 09:25 PM
April 05, 2005
Match makes its first sale!
Today was a red letter day in our short history. We made our first outside sales. Although our wine hasn't been officially released [soon!] we made a special exception for a couple of really cool wine enthusiasts who have followed this project almost from the very beginning. And what makes this experience especially sweet: we've had the chance to sit down with both of these gents to swap wine and stories, getting to know them a bit better. We're looking forward to getting to know you too. That's why we're in this business. Thanks, DavidN and Grapefulldead!
Posted by matchvineyards at April 05, 2005 07:00 PM
