Martha Stoumen Wines

About Winery: Martha Stoumen Wines was founded upon the desire to recapture a farming and winemaking culture that has all but faded away: a winemaking culture of patience. After 8 years apprenticing around the world and a stop at UC Davis for her masters degree, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, expressions change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.

Aggie Connection: Martha went to work in the vineyard, olive orchard, and winery of a small farm and learning center in Tuscany after studying traditional agricultural systems and Italian during her undergraduate degree. After her initial exposure to grape farming and winemaking in Tuscany, Martha began a series of apprenticeships, sandwiched around a Master's at UC Davis. Many of her teachers have remained a part of her life since moving toward her own vision of making responsibly farmed, terroir-driven wines in the land that she holds so dear in her heart, California.

Alum: Martha Stoumen '13, Owner & Winemaker

Aggies Uncorked Featured Wine: Nero d'Avola Rosato