Martha Stoumen ‘Young Vines’ Red 2019
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Martha Stoumen
Grapes: 99% Zinfandel-related clones, 1% Vermentino
Soil: gravelly loam
Winemaking (from Martha): The Zinfandel-related clones were harvested by hand, kept whole-cluster, and co-fermented in an open-top stainless steel tank. After 10 days, the fermenting juice was racked and returned back to the tank and a seal was placed on the tank to begin an extended maceration. After an additional 16 days, the tank was drained and pressed, and the wine was racked to neutral oak barrels to age. The wine was kept in barrel for 9 months before racking and final blending.
Vermentino was harvested by hand, kept whole-cluster, and gently foot tread before pressing. After pressing, the juice was racked to a single stainless steel tank to begin fermentation. The wine was twice racked off its lees, once after a very active 12 day fermentation, and again when fermentation was complete. The wine continued to age in tank for 9 months before an inspirational splash was added to christen the 2019 Young Vines blend.
From the Producer: ‘Young Vines’ has juicy nose of wild blackberry, baking spice, and ancho chilli — everything you want Zinfandel to smell like, but it rarely does. The splash of Vermentino gives white peach and citrus zest. A generous body balanced by moderate acidity and characteristically dusty tannins (Venturi Vineyard’s signature). Enjoy on any evening that calls for your mom’s secret BBQ sauce recipe, heartwarming curry or grilled pita and endless dips.
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, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In our hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and healthy vineyards allow us to create joyful balanced wines. Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. We do things the right way even if it’s not the easy or cool way. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, blends and flavors change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Martha Stoumen
Grapes: 99% Zinfandel-related clones, 1% Vermentino
Soil: gravelly loam
Winemaking (from Martha): The Zinfandel-related clones were harvested by hand, kept whole-cluster, and co-fermented in an open-top stainless steel tank. After 10 days, the fermenting juice was racked and returned back to the tank and a seal was placed on the tank to begin an extended maceration. After an additional 16 days, the tank was drained and pressed, and the wine was racked to neutral oak barrels to age. The wine was kept in barrel for 9 months before racking and final blending.
Vermentino was harvested by hand, kept whole-cluster, and gently foot tread before pressing. After pressing, the juice was racked to a single stainless steel tank to begin fermentation. The wine was twice racked off its lees, once after a very active 12 day fermentation, and again when fermentation was complete. The wine continued to age in tank for 9 months before an inspirational splash was added to christen the 2019 Young Vines blend.
From the Producer: ‘Young Vines’ has juicy nose of wild blackberry, baking spice, and ancho chilli — everything you want Zinfandel to smell like, but it rarely does. The splash of Vermentino gives white peach and citrus zest. A generous body balanced by moderate acidity and characteristically dusty tannins (Venturi Vineyard’s signature). Enjoy on any evening that calls for your mom’s secret BBQ sauce recipe, heartwarming curry or grilled pita and endless dips.
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, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In our hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and healthy vineyards allow us to create joyful balanced wines. Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. We do things the right way even if it’s not the easy or cool way. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, blends and flavors change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.
Location: United States, California
Winemaker: Martha Stoumen
Grapes: 99% Zinfandel-related clones, 1% Vermentino
Soil: gravelly loam
Winemaking (from Martha): The Zinfandel-related clones were harvested by hand, kept whole-cluster, and co-fermented in an open-top stainless steel tank. After 10 days, the fermenting juice was racked and returned back to the tank and a seal was placed on the tank to begin an extended maceration. After an additional 16 days, the tank was drained and pressed, and the wine was racked to neutral oak barrels to age. The wine was kept in barrel for 9 months before racking and final blending.
Vermentino was harvested by hand, kept whole-cluster, and gently foot tread before pressing. After pressing, the juice was racked to a single stainless steel tank to begin fermentation. The wine was twice racked off its lees, once after a very active 12 day fermentation, and again when fermentation was complete. The wine continued to age in tank for 9 months before an inspirational splash was added to christen the 2019 Young Vines blend.
From the Producer: ‘Young Vines’ has juicy nose of wild blackberry, baking spice, and ancho chilli — everything you want Zinfandel to smell like, but it rarely does. The splash of Vermentino gives white peach and citrus zest. A generous body balanced by moderate acidity and characteristically dusty tannins (Venturi Vineyard’s signature). Enjoy on any evening that calls for your mom’s secret BBQ sauce recipe, heartwarming curry or grilled pita and endless dips.
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, Martha set out as a self-funded, first generation winemaker to answer the question, “What does California taste like?” In our hot little corner of Northern California, Mediterranean grapes thrive and healthy vineyards allow us to create joyful balanced wines. Our wines are made from unexpected varietals and offer new takes on California classics. We do things the right way even if it’s not the easy or cool way. Of the nearly two dozen wines we make every year, blends and flavors change but our desire to share the simple pleasures of natural wine remains the same.