Paul Mathew Winery
About Paul Mathew Winery
Barb and Mat Gustafson proudly wear many hats. When you go to their charming tasting room on the main street in Graton (you won’t miss it), you’ill likely find Barb behind the counter. Mat formerly was the winemaker for Dutton Estate and Moshin, and now focuses on their own brand, Their fruit is sourced from vineyards in the surrounding Green Valley in the Russian River Valley.
. The tasting room offers not only wine tasting but also relaxing in the backyard and hosted events, such as off-site meetings. They offer charcuterie plates with cheese and bread all sourced from local producers.
Mat has been making wine for decades abd is committed to low input winemaking. This process, of using native yeast is slower yet produces wine lush on the palate with seamless flavors He speaks very frankly about the industry and all of the deceptive practices for marketing purposes.
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Interview with Barb Gustafson:
How long have you been producing wine?
25 years
What is your average yearly case/bottle production?
1500 cases, indie boutique, low input, native yeast
Do you have any winery affiliations/brands/partnerships?
Mat was the winemaker for Dutton Estate 2000 - 2009.
What should we know about your about your viticultural or winemaking practices?
All native yeast, small vineyards, made by Mat since 1999
What is your tasting fee, and can it be applied to wine purchases?
$40 tasting fee, waived with 2 bottle purchase per person
What are average retail prices of your wines?
$40 - $65
Is there anything else you want a potential customer to know about you, the wines or scheduling a tasting appointment with you?
We are small, no out of state sales other than wine club. Winery direct 100%
What's cooking in your kitchen? Sweet, sour, bitter, salty or savory?
one dish dinners, lots of kale. Crab & mushroom season are huge for us
What are you watching now? (Movie, documentary, birds, series, brix)?
food network, golf Doc
Share your favorite hobbies & passions (outside of wine!)
hiking, golfing, biking, cooking
What's your philosophy or secret sauce to winemaking and/or life?
no bullshit - real wine, real people
Are you a dog or cat or...another animal person?
cat
Describe yourself in a #hashtag
#surferchickwithfourseasonshotelmindset
Is there anything else you want to share about your winery/winemaking?
we do not out source anything. shipping, deliveries, marketing, events - it's all us!.
