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Matthew Meyer

Williamsburg

Summary

Proficient winemaker/E.V.P bringing 35 years of experience in all aspects of winery production and management, including vineyards. Understanding the intricacies of managing multiple revenue streams for the overall proficiency and health of the winery. A strong dedication to the company and the employees.

Work History

Winemaker /Executive Vice President

The Williamsburg Winery
  • Responsible for all aspects of wine production from the vineyard to the bottle.
  • Oversee and coordinate vineyard operations along with all outside contract growers and vendors.
  • Work with every department to oversee and help achieve positive results for the winery including sales and marketing.
  • Represent the winery publicly for sales, as guest speaker at trade shows, and educational seminars.
  • Work closely with CFO/Accounting to insure financial health.
  • Overall winery operations management.

Assistant Winemaker / Cellar Master

Heitz Cellars
  • Work directly with ownership and wine making team to insure the production of internationally recognized wine.
  • Oversee all aspects of cellar work with Winemaker.
  • Train new employees.

Winemaker

Bodega A16
  • Oversee production of partnership wine for export to USA.
  • Oversee selection of grapes and fermentation.
  • Oversee barrel selection and ageing.
  • Oversee sales and marketing of wine and collaborate on label design.

Owner

MMeyer Winery Consulting, LLC
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist wineries in all aspects of wine production and management from vine to bottle to shelf.
  • Assist companies in evaluating organizational health of wineries for acquisition or investment purposes.
  • Collaborate with vendor and suppliers to facilitate relationships with wineries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Oenology And Viticulture

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • All aspects of winemaking from planning to production, including all cellar operations
  • Overall winery management
  • Vineyard management / viticultural knowledge
  • Grape harvest decison for owned and leased grapes
  • Sensory evaluation and blending
  • Public speaking
  • Employee training
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Safety officer / winery sanitation
  • Quality control program
  • Budgeting reports
  • Vendor relations

Affiliations

  • Board of Governors for the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation
  • Member Chaine de Rotisseurs (oldest food and wine society in the world)
  • Memebr Virginia Vineyards Association and Virginia Wineries Association

Hobbies

  • Travelling with my wife
  • Cooking
  • Enjoying classic black and white movies
  • Gym and riding my bike

Timeline

Owner

MMeyer Winery Consulting, LLC
01.2024 - Current

Winemaker /Executive Vice President

The Williamsburg Winery

Assistant Winemaker / Cellar Master

Heitz Cellars

Winemaker

Bodega A16

Bachelor of Science - Oenology And Viticulture

University of California - Davis

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