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The Winery:
This is the oldest bonded winery in
Shasta County, established in 1984 by
Oscar Matson and is located closest to
the city of Redding. The winery
is now managed by the second
generation of
the Matson family, Roger
Matson. Tasting is available by
appointment only.
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The Vineyards:
Planted at the estate vineyards are such
warm region grapes as Zinfandel, Petite
Sirah, Aglianco, Tannat, and Tempranillo.
The Matson's also own a second vineyard
near the Shingletown area called
Wisteria Vineyards where they have
planted the cooler varieties of Viognier
and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The Wines:
The winery currently offers a Bordeaux
Blend, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah,
White Wine Blend, Red Wine Blend and a
Port. The labels of these bottles are
very beautifully designed and another
reason to try these very nice wines.
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Region:
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Redding, Central Shasta County
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Locations:
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10584 Arapaho Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
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Phone:
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Winemakers:
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Oscar Matson & Roger
Matson
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Red Wines:
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Zinfandel, Shiraz, Petite
Sirah, Bordeaux Blend, Red
Wine Blend, Port Style
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White Wines:
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Email:
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Website:
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Awards: 
Award
Winning Wines!!!
2007 Shasta County Fair
'Best of Show': Matson Vineyards 2004 Petite
Sirah!!!
2007 Shasta County Fair
Gold Medal for Blend Wine: Matson Vineyards
2006 Shasta Glacier.
2007 El Dorado County Fair
Blonze Medal for Zinfandel: Matson Vineyards
2004 Zinfandel.
2007 El Dorado County Fair
Blonze Medal for Meritage: Matson Vineyards
2004 Shasta Ensemble.
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The Winemaker:
Oscar Matson
is the owner/winemaker of Matson Vineyards. He
has been a resident of Redding CA for more than 50
years, and has always loved living in this beautiful
county. As a former Shasta College professor in
German, French, Spanish and English, Oscar enjoys
having guests from all over the world, joining them
in singing German, Spanish, French, and,
occasionally, English songs while enjoying a glass
of wine.
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Roger Matson
is our enologist/winemaker! He holds a B.S. in
fermentation science from University of California,
Davis, and has worked for various wineries, mainly
in the Mendocino area. If you visit Matson
Vineyards, you will see and feel his passion for
making unique and high quality wines. He is also a
nutritionist, and includes a glass of wine as part
of his healthful lifestyle.
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