Steve Matthiasson
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.
