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Daniel Mattern
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Daniel Mattern’s work sits between two disciplines that both depend on restraint: kitchen craft and cellar work. At Weingut Daniel Mattern in Mettenheim, Germany, that balance comes through in wine made with precision and a clear read on what holds up over time. Before that, Daniel Mattern worked as chef at Cooks County in Los Angeles, California, United States, in 2014, bringing the habits of service, timing, and control into another trade. The through line is direct: “Wine quality is for me the greatest commandment.”
Coming Up
Early in his career, Daniel Mattern worked as chef at Cooks County in Los Angeles, CA until 2014. In a kitchen, every second counts, but his work did not stay on one side of hospitality. Since 2011, he has been chef of Friends & Family and winemaker of Weingut Daniel Mattern, a dual role that moves between immediate service and the slower decisions of wine. The pairing shows range, but more than that, it shows discipline across two demanding forms.
Where They Are Now
He is winemaker at Weingut Daniel Mattern in Mettenheim, Germany. That work is measured in vineyard and cellar decisions that carry through to the bottle, where consistency and judgment matter more than display. Daniel Mattern’s identity is now set most clearly in wine, though the kitchen remains part of the record that shaped his method.
Signature
Daniel's signature dishes include »No Limit« Rosé, »No Limit« Riesling, and »STEINFASS« Sauvignon Blanc. The naming is spare and controlled, and the wines read the same way: direct, legible, and built to be understood without excess. Together, they point to a maker working with clarity rather than decoration.
In Their Words “Wine quality is for me the greatest commandment.”
Honors
No awards are mentioned.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Daniel Mattern's current role?
As of 2026, Daniel Mattern is Winemaker.
Where did Daniel Mattern work before?
Daniel Mattern's earlier career included Cooks County.
