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Matt

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.
Kennan Family Winery birdseye view

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.