{"product_id":"martha-stoumen-post-flirtation-red-california-usa","title":"Martha Stoumen 'Post Flirtation' Red, California","description":"\u003cp\u003eHibiscus, pomegranate, rhubarb, and baking spice open with bright energy and savory depth. 2023 Martha Stoumen 'Post Flirtation' Red, California reflects a longstanding California tradition of Zinfandel and Carignan blending, shaped here through earlier picking decisions, gentle extraction, and careful sourcing from dry-farmed vineyards. It captures Martha Stoumen’s commitment to expressive, distinctly Californian wines that balance freshness, character, and everyday drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martha Stoumen Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner \u0026amp; Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martha Stoumen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinfandel, Carignan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62% Zinfandel, 38% Carignan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry farmed vineyards; Carignan vineyards certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Del Barba Vineyard; Ricetti Vineyard; reserve Carignan from Venturi Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ricetti Vineyard planted in 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy soils; gravelly loam; Pinole gravelly loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinfandel 100% destemmed; Carignan 95% whole cluster and 5% destemmed; fermented separately with punchdowns and pumpovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in stainless steel and neutral oak barrique before blending; reserve Carignan aged 28 months in neutral oak barrique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled February 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than 1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfined; vegan; sediment expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine opens with pomegranate, wild strawberry, hibiscus, and red currant, layered with notes of dried herbs, chaparral, and baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and energetic, carried by bright acidity and a supple texture that keeps the fruit lifted and precise. Zinfandel contributes vivid red fruit and floral tones, while Carignan adds savory complexity, fine tannins, and an earthy edge. The finish remains fresh, dry, and gently spiced, with lingering notes of rhubarb and crushed herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartha Stoumen founded Martha Stoumen Wines in 2014 after years of vineyard and cellar work in California and abroad, including graduate studies in Enology and Viticulture at UC Davis. Her wines focus on vineyard expression, thoughtful farming partnerships, and Mediterranean grape varieties that thrive in California’s warm, dry conditions. Working with growers across the state, Stoumen has built a reputation for wines that balance transparency, freshness, and a strong sense of place while remaining approachable at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe lightly chilled at 13 to 16 degrees Celsius in a universal red wine glass to highlight the wine’s aromatic lift and bright structure. Pair with pizza, grilled sausages, roast chicken, charcuterie, tomato-based pasta dishes, or vegetable-forward Mediterranean cooking. 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