Matt Stafford

Coming Up

At Craggy Range, Matt Stafford built the discipline that would define his work, serving as associate winemaker from 2006–2010. The role sat close to the vineyard and the site expression that would become central to his thinking. former chief winemaker at Craggy Range (appointed 2012; ended by Feb. 2019)

Where They Are Now

former associate winemaker at Craggy Range in Hawke's Bay (2006–2012)

Signature

Matt's signature wines include Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir, Le Sol, Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay, Te Kahu, and Sophia.

In Their Words “Have the courage to do nothing. By taking a step back we get to really see what unique characters our vineyard sites allow, so we can then learn to showcase this sense of somewhere within our wines.” “A love for our natural landscape (specifically soils) and being able to share my inner soil geekiness within a glass or bottle of wine that so many people can enjoy.”