EP 23| Martha Stoumen of Martha Stoumen Wines

Ep 023 | Martha Stoumen Wines   "Patience is a virtue," is a phrase we have all heard at one point or another. But for my guest today, it is the basis of her wine making process. She is a one woman show looking to make wine that truly represents California. Martha Stoumen, of Martha Stoumen Wines, was born and raised in California. She learned winemaking techniques in Italy and South France and came back to California, where she has been working on perfecting her wines. Martha Stoumen Wines: http://bit.ly/2jcZ2Uy Rosé: http://bit.ly/2jbwMS9 Carignon: http://bit.ly/2jenkxf Introduction Uses same co-op as Noel Diaz od Purity Wines Started harvest in August, just finished Wines Mainly carignon, zinfandel, aged rosé (non-vintage) Red: light bodied- 18 months bottle aged Vines date back to WWII Getting started Started at age 22 in Tuscany, began looking for apprenticeships Now producing 2,700 cases per year Travel to Italy, South of France Grape skins for compost Born in California Larkspur, moved to Sebastopol Decided in 2007 that this is what I wanted to do One Woman Show Do everything, no regrets, get creative The Wine Smell, color Oxidation, savory rosé Pairs well with meat, fish, salads Slightly chilled The Process Purchase fruit in Mendocino County Focus on organic farming Harvest Longest days, specific process Barrel fermenting, experimenting Barrel Prep Purchase, steam it/ hydrate it Effect on the wine/ flavoring Barrel to bottle process/ aging Grapes Classic grapes vs. new grapes Very interested in California grape history Labels Artist friend helped design them Wine making and the business Some parts are fun, the accounting is not one of them Sold primarily in California, independent wine shops/ website Love for California Community, culture Small Wineries Local wine shops Bay Grape, Ordinaire, Punch Down, craft wines Wildfire Fallout Vineyards acting as fire breaks Most vines survived Smokey/ campfire taste Red Wine 100% carignon Grapes from Ukiah/ 72 year old vines Use older techniques/ foot stomping Events Raising money for wildfire victims Future Core wines and experimentation Keep local Wrap/ contact info