Steve Matthiasson on Wine, Punk Rock, Bikes, & Fireworks

Steve Matthiasson is one of the most respected winemakers in Napa Valley, and together with his wife Jill, they make wines under the label of Matthiasson Wines that buck some of the most fashionable trends in Napa wine. Steve is also a passionate mountain biker and snowboarder, a teacher, and a wine consultant; today, we dive into all of these aspects. RELATED LINKS: Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: Sherry (1:58) Orange Wine & White Grapes (4:17) Tannins (15:53) Complexity & Punk Rock (22:28) Principles of Matthiasson Wines (29:47) Trademark Wine & Proof of Concept for Wine World (39:55) Alcohol Content in Wine (46:23) Why Steve Got a New Bike (50:36) Small Wine Producer, Large Wine Programs (56:18) Natural Wines (58:54) Being an Outlier in Napa? (1:04:42) Wine Consulting & Sustainability (1:09:31) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.