Matthiasson

Ask a Napa winemaker what they drink at home and which fellow winemakers they most admire and the answer, frequently, is Matthiasson. Steve and Jill Matthiasson met through their work in sustainable agriculture, and Steve’s career has also included a decade at Stag’s Leap. Deeply committed to regenerative farming, they regard themselves as farmers first and winemakers second. Eric Asimov has written in the NY Times: ‘Matthiasson wines bear an agricultural stamp, as fresh, lively and alive as the best produce from a farmers’ market.’ As well as poised and refreshing wines from classic Napa varieties Cabernet and Chardonnay, Steve and Jill are champions of more “left-field” grapes such as Ribolla and Refosco – their examples are bright as button and a joy to drink.