Dynamis Estate Wines Co-Founders Nominated for Global Winemakers of the Year
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Dynamis Estate Wines, a luxury winery based in North Carolina's Brushy Mountains, has achieved historic recognition as its co-founders, Matheson Worrell and Katy Kidd, were nominated for the Global Winemakers of the Year award. This marks the first time North Carolina winemakers have received such an honor, highlighting the region's growing prominence in the global wine industry.
Founded in 2019, Dynamis Estate Wines operates on a 1,500-acre estate, focusing on vinifera-focused Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery's philosophy is centered on higher elevation, which they believe demands higher standards and no compromise. The estate's unique terroir, characterized by rocky soils, elevation, and shifting temperatures, contributes to the distinctive character of its wines.
Worrell and Kidd, both first-generation winemakers, bring a unique blend of skills to the table. Together, they craft wines that compete with the world's best, aiming for depth, structure, and longevity.
The first official Dynamis harvest came in 2019, but the partnership and winemaking experience behind it had already begun. Since then, the team has continued to refine both the wines and their approach. Their first-vintage wine earned 95 points, setting a high standard from the outset. The estate's wines are 100% vegan and crafted without unnecessary additives, reflecting a true farm-to-bottle, soil-to-soul approach.
Dynamis has received back-to-back Wine Star Award nominations, with the 2026 Wine Star Award winners to be honored at the 27th annual Wine Star Awards gala on January 25, 2027, in San Francisco. The nomination recognizes the winery's sustained excellence in quality, innovation, consistency, leadership, and influence.
The co-founders' vision is clear: they are not seeking to prove North Carolina can make good wine but are instead focused on making great wine. Their wines draw inspiration from the great Bordeaux tradition, but the objective is competition, not imitation. The results speak for themselves, with Wine Enthusiast awarding 95 points to Dynamis' 2019 The Mountain First Edition and 2021 Alpha, and James Suckling awarding multiple Dynamis wines 94 points.
Dynamis Estate Wines is just getting started, with a commitment to higher elevation, higher standards, and no compromise. The winery's philosophy is to understand and protect the mountain's unique terroir, allowing the fruit to express its true potential. Every grape used in Dynamis wines is grown on the estate, ensuring a connection from winter pruning through harvest, fermentation, aging, and bottling. The wines are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the winemaking and vineyard teams, who translate the mountain's produce into its clearest expression.
In summary, Dynamis Estate Wines' nomination for the Global Winemakers of the Year award marks a significant milestone in the company's journey. It underscores the winery's commitment to excellence, innovation, and the pursuit of global standards in the wine industry.