Matt KettmannContributing Editor
Reviews wines from California.
Matt Kettmann reviews and reports on wines from the Central and South Coasts of California for the magazine. Santa-Barbara based Kettmann is senior editor for the weekly newspaper The Santa Barbara Independent, for which he has covered local news, lifestyle and beverage beats since 1999, and has reported on local and general wine topics for the New York Times, Time Magazine, Smithsonian, Sunset and Wine Spectator. In addition to organizing successful regional wine food and drink events in Santa Barbara and moderating at the annual Paso Robles CAB Collective seminar at the California Wine Festival last fall, in 2009, Kettmann cofounded New Noise Santa Barbara, an annual music conference and festival, and also serves on the board for Notes for Notes, a nonprofit providing free access to musical instruments and recording studios for music-interested youth.Recent Articles and Reviews
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How San Diego Became a Natural Wine Haven October 9, 2019 Long a craft beer capital, San Diego, and the surrounding California wine region, are fast… -
Where to Eat and Drink in San Diego October 9, 2019 While we recommend exploring the craft beer scene, this city has more to offer. Here… -
Want Variety in California Wine? Look to Santa Barbara September 20, 2019 The Central California wine scene is not one you want to overlook. The region is… -
Five Paso Robles Producers Bringing Out the Best in White Blends September 9, 2019 The region is known for it Rhône-style red blends. But here's a handful of Paso…
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Opolo 2017 Montagna Mare Red (Paso Robles) Fresh berries, vanilla and hickory aromas show on the nose of this blend of Barbera… 89 Points $29
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Angeleno 2018 The Meadow Rosé (California) Hints of tangerine rind meet with fresh berry and crushed stone on the nose of… 89 Points $22
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Dubost 2018 Chenin Blanc (Paso Robles) Apple and golden-pear aromas are cut by lemon peel on the nose of this bottling.… 89 Points $35
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Falkner 2016 Meritage (Temecula Valley) This blend of 43% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Cabernet Franc is light on… 89 Points $60