Department of Viticulture and Enology
Lecturer
Matthew Brain M.A.
Winemaker and Lecturer
MA Biological Control / Fungal Pathology, Sam Houston State University
Office: Enology Building
Phone: 559-278-9463
Fax: 559-278-6619
Email: mbrain@csufresno.edu
Brief Introductory Statement:
Matt Brain joined the Viticulture and Enology team at Fresno State in June 2015 as winemaker
and lecturer, responsible for Fresno State Winery's 10,000 case bonded winery and
instructional facility. Brain received his bachelor's degree in plant physiology from
Sam Houston State in 2000, and added a master's in biological control and fungal pathology
in 2002. He completed the University of California, Davis wine and viticulture distance
learning program in 2010. Brain is also co-owner and co-winemaker of the 1,600-case
Baker and Brain brand, which practices sustainability and minimal intervention, and
features Pinot Noir and Rhone varietals from vineyards across the Central Coast. Matt
looks forward to bringing his own personal style of unique and expressive reds, creative
blends, and elegant whites to its lineup and mentoring students through production
and cellar operations.