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

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Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 73

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Episode description

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.

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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)