Jānis Matvejs

Jānis Matvejs is a cider maker and geographer from northern Latvia, where he runs Abuls Cidery, a small artisan cidery near Smiltene. He grows and uses local and wild apples to create natural ciders that reflect the region’s climate and character, using a variety of cider-making techniques. Jānis has been making cider since the early 2000s and is one of the pioneers of Latvia’s modern cider scene.