Matt Crafton, Legacy and Creativity at Ch Montelena
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Matt Crafton, Legacy and Creativity at Ch Montelena
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On today's episode, Mark chats with Matt Crafton, head winemaker at the historic Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley. Matt is the fifth winemaker at Montelena and has been at the helm since 2014 overseeing all aspects of winemaking, vineyard management, communication, and strategy. Matt and Mark delve into the history of this historic estate as well as the vineyards that go into the core Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The conversation weaves in elements of the Napa Valley terroir, creativity in winemaking, and various challenges that face the industry in today's wine-loving world.
Pertinent links:
Matt Crafton's Bio
Chateau Montelena's Website
Napa Valley Vintners
The Restaurant in San Miguel that Mark referenced: Naakary San Miguel de Allende