BARHAMSVILLE — Matthew Meyer has been named the new winemaker and chief operating officer at Gauthier Vineyard.
Meyer spent two decades as the winemaker and executive vice president at the Williamsburg Winery, earning numerous accolades including several 90+ point wines and winning the Virginia Governor’s Cup for the state’s highest-scoring wine, according to a news release. He began his career in the Napa Valley.
“Meyer is renowned for his authentic approach to winemaking and his dedication to producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of each vineyard he tends,” the release said.
Gauthier Vineyard is a working farm, equestrian center, vineyard and winery located in New Kent County. Owners Mo and Sandi Gauthier purchased the farm in 2010. The historic property once served as a Civil War encampment for both Union and Confederate forces during the lengthy Peninsula Campaign.
In his new role, Meyer will oversee all aspects of winemaking and winery operations, including grape cultivation from Gauthier’s on-site vineyard in Barhamsville and at its satellite vineyard at Cave Ridge Vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley.
“I am excited to embark on this new journey with Gauthier Vineyard,” Meyer said in the release. “I love growing and crafting Virginia Wine and I look forward to continuing Mo and Sandi’s contributions to making the Virginia Peninsula AVA a world-class wine destination.”
Meyer’s new role comes as the winery is seeking to reimagine its operations, said owner and president Mo Gauthier.
“Matthew’s understanding of not just the world of wine, but specifically what it takes to succeed here in the Commonwealth, makes his arrival a monumental moment for us and for this region,” owner and CEO Sandi Gauthier added.
For more information about Gauthier Vineyard, visit gauthiervineyard.com.
Kim O’Brien Root, kimberly.root@virginiamedia.com
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