2021 Red Blend | Matchlock

The matchlock revolutionized the battlefield in the 16th century by introducing a match- ignited mechanism and standardized caliber – enabling the mass production of ammunition, and efficient logistics. Gone were the days of custom-fit bullets for individual guns. These innovations marked a decisive shift from slow and unreliable firearms to controlled and precise firing, giving the infantry longer effective range and greater firepower against cavalry, armor, and fortifications. It empowered smaller armies to level the playing field by shifting the battlefield from close combat to ranged warfare. The matchlock’s extensive adoption not only altered tactics and formations, but signaled the future of armed conflicts and served as the foundation for the development of modern firearms. Winemaking notes:  Aged for 1.5 years on the lees and 8 months in Hungarian Med+ toasted oak. Contains natural and added sulfites for freshness. Wine produced strictly from winegrapes with no additiona