Winemaking, for them, is a natural extension of farming. They have both worked for many years in the sustainable agriculture and local food movement, and in 2003 we started Matthiasson Wines based on those values. The wines are refreshing, complement food, and are moderate in alcohol.
They fervently believe the old maxim that “wine is made in the vineyard,” and consider themselves farmers first. They carefully tailor organic viticultural practices to each vineyard, this is how they harvest healthy and fully ripe fruit with balanced levels of alcohol and acidity.
Our 2022 Rosé was made from a combination of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise from the Windmill Vineyard, and Barbera from the Muller Vineyard, both in the Dunnigan Hills.
Our Rosé is as light as a feather, almost floating across the palate, with a beautiful clean finish. Subtle fruits, salty minerality, and refreshing acidity. It's citrusy aromas and clean flavors will complement the wonderful spring foods that show up on the table as the weather thaws (salads, rabbit, frittatas, peas, favas, green garlic…). Perfect for springtime holiday meals, or enjoying on the porch all summer. The fruit is grown specifically for rosé, which means that we keep the vines a little happier than for red wine, growing plump juicy thin-skinned grapes that are vibrant and refreshing. To capture that zesty brightness, we harvest very early, barely past veraison, similar to the level of ripeness for sparkling wine. We capture the fruit when it is still high-toned, crisp, and refreshing.