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Matt
Certified Wine Educator (CWE), CSW, WSET2. Began his wine career with Saratoga Wine Exchange in 2003 (in the mail room), purchased the business with a partner in 2024. He has participated in multiple Premiere Napa Valley events, including expert level tasting courses at The CIA at Greystone, one of the world’s most recognized schools for food and wine education. Throughout his career, he has built personal relationships with more than 50 of Napa's best winery/winemakers and has an extensive knowledge of exclusive west coast wineries. In addition to his wine expertise, Matt has extensive experience with high-end Bourbon, including Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Blanton's, W.L. Weller, and Orphan Barrel to name a few.
Matt’s Summer 2025 Wines to Remember
Matt shares six standout bottles that defined his summer—and why each one is worth remembering.
James Suckling – Great Wines of the World, NY
From iconic pours like Dalla Valle Maya to new discoveries on Atlas Peak, this year’s tasting wasn’t just about great wines—it was a who's who of winemaking excellence.
January 2025 Staff Dinner
Epic bottles, unforgettable bites, and a ribeye tartare that stole the show—cheers to us!
2024 Thanksgiving Wine Pairings: Matt’s Picks
Complicated meals need a solution, and the solution is you cannot solve the puzzle with one wine. You need 3. Or maybe 6?
The Weller 12 Experience
William Larue Weller introduced the first wheated bourbon, known for its smooth, sweet flavor. Weller 12 became a favorite thanks to its inviting vanilla scent and incredible smoothness.
Eating Crow: Revisiting 2017 Napa Reds
In the hyperbolic world of wine, assumptions run wild. Case in point: 2017 Napa reds. Initially dismissed, they're now shining, rewarding those who gave them a chance.
Diving into the World of Dessert Wines
Just finished an excellent meal and you’re ready for dessert? Skip the coffee and treat yourself to something more.
Fall Wine and Food Pairings: Matt’s Picks
All the things that I enjoy about Fall, put me in mind of transitioning to red wine.
Three Value Wines Under $30 – Perfect for late summer
To make the most of the back half of the grilling season, here are a few of my favorite bottles that you can feel proud sharing with even your wine snob friends.
A Pair of Stunners from Sun Soaked Spain
Domaine Lupier has been quietly building its reputation in Spain as a leading source of expressively floral, juicy and succulent Garnacha
Keenan Family Winery
The year was 2005 and it was FRIGID in upstate N.Y. So we packed up and headed to Northern CA for Premiere Napa Valley. I was a mere pup in the wine business, having a whopping 17 months under my belt, so this was an eye-opening experience for me to be sure.
What Wine do you Pair with a Feast?
Complicated meals need a solution, and the solution is you cannot solve the puzzle with one wine. You need 3.
