our wines
Crafted with character
Smooth in texture and full of verve, Matthews wine offers a balanced palate with a complexity and richness that pairs well with the season's freshest harvest.
In pursuit of pure Washington wine
An introduction to Washington
An old-world connection
Washington is located at nearly the same latitude as some of the top French wine-growing regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy. For almost 150 years, vines here have thrived, thanks to long, sunny days and cool nights that are kind to growing grapes.
Washington wine the Matthews way
Matthews grapes are sustainably grown and hand-harvested in Washington State: A wine region unlike any in the world. Here, miles of vines stretch across 19 diverse AVAs to produce a broad range of thriving varietals.
Grown in the Columbia Valley
The valley is home to 50,000 acres of vines within 19 distinct AVAs. Contrary to the reputation of the Pacific Northwest, the valley only gets six inches of rainfall a year—as much as the Gobi desert. Our long and consistent growing season produces complex yet vibrant wines with world-class varietals ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon to Sauvignon Blanc.
The Matthews vineyards
Our grapes are grown across the Columbia Valley. Vines in the Royal Slope, Red Mountain, and Horse Heaven Hills AVAs all contribute to what makes Matthews such complex yet vibrant wine.
Who We Are
Alex Stewart
Head Winemaker
Alex has a degree in enology and a boundless passion for winemaking. He takes a minimalistic approach, working as gently as possible with the fruit and studying the world's top wines to get ideas for new winemaking tactics. In his off hours, Alex loves spending time with his wife and high-school sweetheart, Kate, and their three children.
Jesse Schmidt
Winemaker
Jesse worked his first harvest at a winery in 2007, and spent time as a cellar hand before becoming an assistant winemaker in 2014. An avid sports fan and Washington State native, Jesse is rarely spotted without his signature Mariners cap. In his free time, Jesse enjoys performing music, coaching, and traveling.
Hal Iverson
Winemaker
Hal has a background in education and sustainable agriculture, who now channels his expertise into winemaking. As Hal explains it, enology unites his love for science, art, agriculture, and all things delicious. Hal is native of Western Washington and a proud WSU Cougar. He lives in Snohomish with his wife Siri and their children, Ove and Kjell.
Owners, The Otis Family
Born and raised in Washington State, the Otis family is grateful to live in such a dynamic wine region. In 2008, the Otis family rescued Matthews Winery from financial difficulties and since then, has worked alongside remarkable winemakers to empower them in the mission to produce the purest expressions of Washington State wines.
In their journey to elevate Matthews, the Otis family has launched new wineries that focus on the delectable wines that can only come from Washington State. These are Tenor, Jaine, Blackboard, and Single Barrel (coming soon in 2022).
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