About Honsberger Estates Winery
It takes a lot of heart to make a small batch of wine, but we do it for the love of the craft. Our hands-on approach is evident in the character of our wine, the character of our property, and the character of the people who bring you Honsberger Estate. Wine has the power to turn strangers into friends and friends into family.
Matt Smith has been a part of the Honsberger team from the very beginning. His wine journey began at the age of 13 at Thirty Bench, and he continued to grow his experience and skills with production stints at Trius, Southbrook, Bachelder (2015 vintage), and Domaine Queylus, where he worked with Thomas Bachelder and Kelly Mason. Matt’s passion for winemaking led him to enroll in the Winery and Viticulture Technician program at Niagara College. Upon graduation, he landed a position as winemaker for Cloudsley Cellars. Matt is extremely excited to include Honsberger Estate in his winemaking portfolio, as he also happens to be a part of our family.