The Carmenere Wines of Chile

Vina Concha y Toro, S.A., 2009

“The Carmenere wines of Chile are a reflection of the place they come from, and the people who make it. In unprecedented fashion, Sara Matthews takes us into the vineyards, the cellars and the lives of the people who make these world-class wines. In stunning detail, the photos within these pages express the beauty and history of a country’s passion for wine.”

Washington: The State of Wine

Graphic Arts Center Publishing, 2006

"Text is clearly secondary here; the real stars of the show are the thoughtful, intimate and revealing photographs, which portray, better than any book to date, a Washington wine industry that is every bit as beautiful and artistic as that large state to the south." 

- Paul Gregutt, The Seattle Times

Chile: The Art of Wine

Wine Appreciation Guild, 2003

“Sara Matthews’ stunning images and storytelling reveal the heart and soul of Chile.”

- Robert Mondavi

“These are not illustrations for a magazine article, but pieces of art in their own right.” 

- Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator

“Sara Matthews’ exquisite, beautifully composed images bring the world of Chilean wine to vibrant life.” 

- Anthony Dias Blue, Bon Appetit

Mendoza: Our Terroir

Catena and the Mendoza wineries, Argentina, 2001

“Mendoza: Our Terroir is the best marketing tool we have ever produced. The pictures illustrate the beauty and significance of our Mendozan terroir better than any words could. We work with many designers, photographers and consultants. It is rare to find someone like Sara who not only gets the job done in a timely fashion, but who also becomes personally invested in the ultimate success of the project, involving herself in every detail, from start to finish.” 

- Laura Catena, Bodega Catena Zapata, Argentina

A Village in The Vineyards

By Thomas Matthews, photography by Sara Matthews

Farrar, Strauss & Giroux, 1993

“With an honest, yet sensitive, eye, Tom Matthews infuses the lives of the Ruchelais with dignity…. The Matthews’ ears and eyes (along with Sara Matthews’ camera lens) capture the simple rhythms of life in Ruch.” 

- Deborah Scoblionkov, The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Wines of Long Island

Waterline Press, 1993; Reissued by Amereon, Ltd., 2000

“The book…contains sensitive photos by Sara Matthews, whose artistic eye seems to be in demand everywhere in winedom.” 

- Howard G. Goldberg, The New York Times

Wine Spectator Magazine’s Guide to Long Island Wine Country

M. Shanken Communications, Inc., 1995