Steve Matthiasson is the owner and winemaker at Matthiasson Wines, along with his wife Jill. He's a is a life-long student of the craft of viticulture and a proponent of sustainable agriculture.

https://www.matthiasson.com/

https://www.matthiasson.com/wines

https://ashesdiamonds.com/

We Talk About:

His background, gardening, brewing beer, and living in San Francisco

How punk rock was a part of his life and a few bands he liked

Some of his previous work experiences at wineries and what he learned

IPOB and what came out of that group

The launch of Matthiasson Wines in 2003 with 120 cases

His style and how he looks at the picking decision

The idea of balance in wine; comparing a balanced salad to a balanced wine

The quote, "Matthiasson wines bear an agricultural stamp, as fresh, lively and alive as the best produce from a farmers' market" from Eric at the NYT

His slogan: “wine is made in the vineyard"

Some of the wines in the Mattiasson portfolio

Tendu brand and the need for wines at a lower price point going forward

His Vermouth made from 80% Flora, a cross between Semillon and Gewurztraminer.