09/16/2026
Matheson Worrell and Katy Kidd have been nominated for W**emaker of the Year in W**e Enthusiast 2026 W**e Star Awards, the first North Carolina w**emakers ever nominated for the honor, and Dynamis Estate W**es’ second consecutive W**e Star Award nomination.
“The mountain does the heavy lifting for us. Our job is to listen. We don’t try to force the fruit to become something it’s not. We know the w**es we want to compete with, and we’re going to get there by respecting the fruit and making the best w**e this mountain can produce.” — Matheson Worrell, Co-Founder and W**emaker
“We never cut corners. Every decision has been intentional, from what we plant and where we plant it to how we make and release the w**es. If the w**e isn’t ready, we wait. The standard doesn’t move just because the calendar does.” — Katy Kidd, Co-Founder and W**emaker
W**e Enthusiast put it simply: Mat and Katy “have established regional standards, built out a portfolio of luxury w**es, and raked in high scores for their Bordeaux-style blends.”
To our W**e Club members, our guests, and everyone who has supported this journey, thank you. This recognition belongs to you as much as it does to us.
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