Region: Northern California (Mendocino County / Contra Costa County), California, United States
Grapes: 43% Zinfandel, 36% Carignan, 14% Pinot Noir, 7% Petite Sirah
Body: Light (Chillable)
Notes: Fresh wild tart pomegranate, crunchy red cherry, hibiscus tea, orange zest, dried sage, and crushed gravel, with electric natural acidity, ultra-fine feather-light tannins, and a bone-dry, mouthwatering, mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork carnitas tacos, wood-fired Margherita pizza, seared ahi tuna, roasted chicken with herbs, or heirloom tomato panzanella salad
The Producer
Martha Stoumen is one of the foundational leaders of California's modern low-intervention wine movement. Based in Sebastopol, Stoumen works with historic, organically farmed, and dry-farmed heritage vineyards across Northern California. Her winemaking philosophy centers on patience and purity: relying entirely on spontaneous fermentations driven by ambient wild yeasts, eschewing commercial additives, avoiding new oak influence, and bottling without heavy filtration or heavy sulfite usage to showcase the vibrant, high-acid natural light of California terroir.
The Wine
"Post Flirtation" Red is Martha Stoumen’s signature juicy, high-acid, chillable blend created from dry-farmed old vines in Mendocino and Contra Costa counties. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast co-fermentations utilizing a mix of whole-cluster carbonic maceration and direct pressing in stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels. Unburdened by heavy extraction or new oak, the 2023 vintage bursts with tart red berries, floral lift, and refreshing salinity—yielding an buoyant, low-alcohol "glou-glou" expression best enjoyed served cold.
Region: Northern California (Mendocino County / Contra Costa County), California, United States
Grapes: 43% Zinfandel, 36% Carignan, 14% Pinot Noir, 7% Petite Sirah
Body: Light (Chillable)
Notes: Fresh wild tart pomegranate, crunchy red cherry, hibiscus tea, orange zest, dried sage, and crushed gravel, with electric natural acidity, ultra-fine feather-light tannins, and a bone-dry, mouthwatering, mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork carnitas tacos, wood-fired Margherita pizza, seared ahi tuna, roasted chicken with herbs, or heirloom tomato panzanella salad
The Producer
Martha Stoumen is one of the foundational leaders of California's modern low-intervention wine movement. Based in Sebastopol, Stoumen works with historic, organically farmed, and dry-farmed heritage vineyards across Northern California. Her winemaking philosophy centers on patience and purity: relying entirely on spontaneous fermentations driven by ambient wild yeasts, eschewing commercial additives, avoiding new oak influence, and bottling without heavy filtration or heavy sulfite usage to showcase the vibrant, high-acid natural light of California terroir.
The Wine
"Post Flirtation" Red is Martha Stoumen’s signature juicy, high-acid, chillable blend created from dry-farmed old vines in Mendocino and Contra Costa counties. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast co-fermentations utilizing a mix of whole-cluster carbonic maceration and direct pressing in stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels. Unburdened by heavy extraction or new oak, the 2023 vintage bursts with tart red berries, floral lift, and refreshing salinity—yielding an buoyant, low-alcohol "glou-glou" expression best enjoyed served cold.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.