Martha Stoumen Carignan "Venturi Vineyard" 20232023 Martha Stoumen Carignan Venturi Vineyard is all coastal tension and wild edged energy. Tart cranberry, sour cherry, and dusty raspberry lead, laced with oregano, iron rich earth, and a hint of warm spice. The palate is bright and electric, with sinewy tannins, mineral snap, and a saline, herb tinged finish. Gritty, lifted, and unmistakably Mendocino Carignan that wears its place with pride.

the ribs make a sauce for the “salad

Medium-to full-bodied with slightly rustic tannins and fresh acidity

And not “on fire” in the sense that they were having great vintages making stellar wine

balanced finish

(Tasted five times

and sandalwood

once harvest was done

native or indigenous

but the name seriously didn’t help

BEGINNING A NEW CHAPTER

onion and cream sauce

Fogg started this journey in 1952 as a sailor in the British Royal Navy at the age of 18