In this episode, we talk with Patric Matysiewski and Kaibab Sauvage, the co-owners of Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery in Palisade, Colorado. They share their journey from their first meeting in the Colorado wine industry to establishing their winery, which focuses on unique grape varieties and sparkling wines. Patric and Kaibab discuss their approach to winemaking, highlighting their use of distinct blends that emphasize the terroir of their region. They provide insights into their vineyard and production techniques, the challenges they face, and the opportunities that have helped grow their business. Their dedication to innovation aims to attract new customers and establish their winery as a key player in Colorado's wine industry. The conversation offers a look at the practical aspects of their winemaking process and their strategic approach to business.
Key points from the interview:
- Patric and Kaibab started the winery after meeting through their work in the Colorado wine industry, with a vision to have creative control and showcase unique grape varieties
- They focus on lesser-known varietals and experimentation to create distinctive blends and styles like sparkling wines
- Challenges in starting with limited resources and COVID-19 impacts, but the pandemic increased local visitation and demand
- They source grapes from their 100% estate vineyard and experiment with European and American varieties suited to the region's terroir
- Patric tailors winemaking techniques to each variety's characteristics to bring out unique flavors
- Marketing focuses on events, festivals, and word-of-mouth while addressing challenges like declining wine sales
- Future goals include expanding food offerings, generating winter sales, and continuing innovation to attract new customers.
Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery