Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People

Kelly owns her own winery Mason Vineyard, is the chief winemaker at Domaine Queylus and is one of the most ambitious winemaker in Canada. She is expanding all things Mason Vineyard while making incredible Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Kelly has been on the Podcast more than just about any other guest. Her passion for all things wine is so infectious.

This is a podcast years in the making. One of the most important winemakers in Canada, my guest on the podcast is Shiraz Mottiar, the Winegrowing Director for Malivoire Wine Company. Shiraz has worked for Malivoire since 2000 and has helped elevate Gamay as one of the elite red wines made in Niagara.  

It would take too long to properly sum up the career and credentials of Angela Aiello, my latest guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine and Stuff with Interesting People'   She is a wine educator, a winemaker (The Juice Wine Company), an award-winning entrepreneur (Super Wine Girl) and does a hell of a job on live TV talking all things wine. Angela also has partnered up with one of the most impressive wine...

We got wine royalty on the Podcast with Vitalie Taittinger, the President and CEO of Champagne Taittinger, the 3rd oldest Champagne House. Great Champagne deep dive with Vitalie that stretches from 1915 to Taittinger's relationship with the 2026 World Cup!

Meet Peter Dim, Niagara winery owner of Dim Wine Co. Dim Wine Co. is relatively "new" for the Niagara wine scene but his families wine history in this area goes back well over 50 years. I learned about them through word of mouth from other wineries and I'm thrilled to have discovered them. Great family story, killer Riesling and big Bordeaux blends.

With June 5th being World Verdejo Day who better to have on the podcast than Santiago Mora, the Director General of DO Rueda. We discuss the rise of the white wine region of Rueda, the importance of the Gran Vino de Rueda classification and just how Santiago has grown into his job.

The leadup to World Verdejo Day (Friday June 5th) continues with my interview with the President of Marqués de Cáceres.

We are less then a week away from World Verdejo Day which is happening on Friday, June 5th. I have a bunch of interviews with winemakers, winery owners and other people connected with the Verdejo grape and  the Spanish white wine region of Rueda.  Rueda is a two-hour drive northwest of Madrid and is perfect spot for Verdejo with its hot summers, cold winters, crazy old vines and a massive commitme...

What I love about doing this Podcast is the opportunity to meet with crazy talented people with fascinating stories to tell. Meet Mia Martensson! She went from Hotel pot-washer on Gotland Island in Sweden to being the Head Sommelier on the largest private residential yacht to creating a Wine Spectator Award Winning wine program at the Seven Stars Spa & Resort in Turks & Caicos. Lotta energ...

The Podcast is back in South Island New Zealand. My guest is Fergus Winters, a winemaker and the Manager for The Boneline, a boutique winery located in the Waipara wine region located in North Canterbury. Great interview especially for people who want to learn more about Waipara an important but not talked about enough part of the New Zealand wine world.

Did you know there is a giant wine library located at Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute? It’s true, and it’s glorious!  Love the idea of showing just how age worthy Canadian wines are and all will always be. Had a chance to interview Taylor MaGee the wine cellar manager for the library and operations co-ordinator for CCOVI.

Thrilled to interview Nate Weis the General Manager and Senior Winemaker for Beaulieu Vineyard, one of the most important/historic wineries in Napa Valley.

Her official title for Neudorf Vineyards is Director of Sales and Marketing but Rosie Finn would rather be known as the “International Cheerleader” for one of the best wineries in the Nelson region of South Island New Zealand. Growing up in the winery Rosie never thought she would be working at Neudorf until she found herself thousands of miles away from home. Her story is a sweet one built on a l...

The Podcast is doing a deep dive on all things Italy with Giovanni Silvestri from Italy's leading food and wine media company, Gambero Rosso. We discuss all that goes into judging thousands of wineries that you will find in their Vini d'Italia guide, the definitive go-to resource for all things Italian wine. I get to try a white grape from Lazio winery Casale del Giglio that I had never heard of b...

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast’ … the South Island, New Zealand wine tour continues with Paul Donaldson, the General Manager of Pegasus Bay winery located in the Waipara wine region. This winery is a true family affair. Started by Ivan and Christine Donaldson in 1985 and now in the more than capable hands of their children who produce such a diverse rang...

My guest is Nick Mills the General Manager and Vigneron for Rippon Vineyard (He is not a fan of the "winemaker" label) ... we sit down for an interview after Nick invited me for a 7am swim in Wānaka. They make classic cool climate Pinot Noir and an array of aromatic whites that come with far more texture than you would expect.

I sit down in person with winery owner Kate Hill from Tasmania’s Huon Valley. Her winery, Kate Hill Wines has been making award winning wines since her early years in 2008. 

The Podcast is back and live from Australia! I sit down with Master Sommelier Franck Moreau about his journey from Beaujolais to Sydney, his role as the Group Sommelier for the hospitality giant Merivale and all things Aussie wine.

Making his third appearance on the Podcast. We go through Bachelder's latest release and I do my best to get Thomas to admit, that YES he has had a large impact on the growth of the Niagara wine scene. 

Last March I interviewed Luke Marquis, the Global Sales Director for Mollydooker Wines. One of my takeaways was just how impressive his mother, Sarah Marquis, the owner of Mollydooker Wines sounded. I had to have her on. I'm so glad to have interviewed Sarah. Her story, the impact of her father on the winery, the serious commitment to fun, the philanthropy connected with the winery is all so damn...

An in depth look at the world of Port from one of the most famous Port houses of the world, Taylor Fladgate. 

It's back-to-back episodes about all things Felton Road as I'm joined by Winemaker Blair Walter. The story of Felton is all about the friendship between Walter, one of the original founders Stewart Elms and current owner Nigel Greening. Love the story of one of New Zealand's top wineries.  

The Podcast sits down with New Zealand wine royalty! Nigel Greening, the owner of Felton Road. Nigel went from this September 28th, 2000 ‘Wine Spectator; headline: “Pinot Noir Fanatic Buys New Zealand's Felton Road Wines” to helping spear head vineyard specific wines in Central Otago. Nigel has such a great story. Enjoy!

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast  My guest is Jeffrey Roel, Sommelier at Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House AND the 2025 CAPS Cup Tasting Challenge Winner! An engaging conversation on all things wine competition, training to be a Master of Wine and what goes into proper wine service.

Some fall in love with because they come from a family of winemakers. For others it's during a trip to Burgundy. But how many winery owners got hooked on wine because of White Zinfandel?? That is exactly how it got started for Marquis Sauvage, owner of Burn Cottage Vineyard ... a source of killer Pinot Noir in the heart of Central Otago New Zealand. Marquis was such a fun interview. An ambitious,...