Wine Archives - Telluride Table

Apr 22

By Maddie

Andy Chabot

Andy Chabot’s path in hospitality began in restaurants before studying culinary arts and restaurant management at the Culinary Institute of America, where he discovered his passion for front-of-house and beverage. Since joining Blackberry Farm in 2002, he has helped shape one of the country’s most celebrated food and wine programs, growing the cellar from 17,000 bottles into a world-renowned collection. As Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage for Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Andy oversees all food and beverage operations across both properties, including restaurant concepts, wine and spirits programs, farmstead initiatives, and special events. Under his leadership, The Barn at Blackberry Farm earned three James Beard Awards, and he also helped lead the culinary vision for Blackberry Mountain. Andy has been featured in Imbibe, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, The TODAY Show, and Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40, and has passed the advanced level of the Court of Master Sommeliers exam.

Apr 22

Wine

By Maddie

Piero Incisa della Rocchetta

Piero Incisa della Rocchetta is the founder of Chacra, established in 2004 in Mainqué, Patagonia. Grandson of Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, creator of Sassicaia, Piero spent two decades working alongside his family’s estate before pursuing his own vision in Patagonia, inspired by ungrafted Pinot Noir vines planted in 1932 and 1955. Working organically and biodynamically from the beginning, he has focused on restoring old vineyards and expressing the character of Rio Negro through thoughtful farming and precise winemaking. In partnership with renowned Burgundy vigneron Jean Marc Roulot, Chacra also produces Chardonnay rooted in the same philosophy of place. His wines have earned international acclaim, including Chacra Treinta y Dos 2018 being named Wine of the Year by James Suckling, along with two perfect 100 point scores across different vintages. Today, Chacra is celebrated for wines defined by purity, vitality, and a strong sense of terroir shaped by Patagonia’s unique microclimate.

Apr 22

Wine

By Maddie

Jill Mathiasson

Jill Klein Matthiasson is the driving force behind the business operations of the Matthiasson family’s farming and wine projects, guided by her belief that the intersection of nature and culture is the heart of the wine and food world. She studied botany at Penn, researched ancient farming techniques in Israel, and earned her Masters degree in agriculture and soil health at UC Davis. In the early 1990s, Jill pioneered farmer to farmer sustainability networking and helped advance the local food movement through programs focused on direct to consumer farming. As she and her husband Steve launched Matthiasson, Jill built the brand’s sales and marketing strategy while managing operations and administration. Today, she oversees sales and brand strategy for Matthiasson while also farming Napa Valley vineyards and heirloom fruit orchards alongside Steve.

Apr 22

Wine

By Maddie

Steve Mathiasson

Steve Matthiasson is a Napa Valley based winemaker, viticulturalist, and organic farmer known for crafting balanced wines that reflect their place of origin with honesty and precision. His work under the Matthiasson label has earned widespread acclaim, including Winemaker of the Year honors from both Food & Wine and the San Francisco Chronicle, along with six James Beard Award nominations for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. Since 1996, Steve has consulted for renowned Napa Valley vineyards including Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Spottswoode Winery, Araujo Estate, and Dalla Valle Vineyards. He teaches organic viticulture at UC Davis, speaks internationally on regenerative organic agriculture, and helped author several influential sustainability programs for California winegrowing. Together with his wife Jill, Steve farms family vineyards and heirloom fruit orchards in Napa Valley.