Martha Stoumen 'Post Flirtation' Rose, California

Electric, energetic, and impossible to ignore, Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation Rosé NV No. 5 captures the carefree spirit of California sunshine in a bottle built for gatherings, picnics, and seaside afternoons. This vividly expressive rosé blends dry-farmed Nero d’Avola with Vermentino to create a wine overflowing with juicy fruit, savory complexity, and refreshing texture, playful and crowd-pleasing while still rooted in thoughtful farming and minimal-intervention winemaking.

Product Details:

• Production: 896 Cases
• Varietal Composition: 70% Nero d’Avola, 30% Vermentino
• Alcohol Content: 12% ABV
• Residual Sugar: Less than 1 g/L sugar (dry)
• Free SO2: 12 mg/L
• Total SO2: 29 mg/L
• Vineyards: Nero d’Avola from Bricarelli Ranch and Venturi Vineyard; Vermentino from Venturi Vineyard
• Vineyard Locations: Ukiah and Calpella, Mendocino County
• Climate: Cold winters, fleeting springtime, and dry warm summers with dramatic day-to-night temperature swings preserving acidity and ripening skins
• Farming Practices: Dry farmed (non-irrigated), organic principles, certified organic farming at Venturi Vineyard
• Soils: Gravelly loam and Pinole gravelly loam soils
• Vine Training: Head-trained (goblet) vines
• Planting Information: Bricarelli Ranch was planted in 2008
• Vinification: Whole-cluster Nero d’Avola foot-tread for overnight skin maceration before pressing; fermented and aged on fine lees in neutral vessels
• Vermentino Vinification: Pressed immediately and fermented separately in stainless steel before blending
• Fermentation: Native yeast and bacteria fermentation
• Fining & Filtration: Unfined; filtered for stability
• Vegan: Yes
• Winemaker & Owner: Martha Stoumen

Sensory Description:

Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation Rosé NV No. 5 pours an electric blush color and opens with exuberant aromas of watermelon Jolly Rancher, tamarind, ripe strawberry, citrus zest, and savory herbs. The palate is vibrant and fully textured, balancing juicy red fruit with refreshing acidity and subtle saline minerality. Notes of watermelon candy, tart cherry, pink citrus, and crushed herbs unfold over a silky structure that feels both playful and refined. The finish is savory, mouthwatering, and energetic, carrying through with brightness, balance, and effortless drinkability.

Winemaker’s Background:

Martha Stoumen Wines is known for producing soulful, terroir-driven California wines rooted in organic farming, Mediterranean varieties, and minimal-intervention techniques. Martha Stoumen focuses on working with responsibly farmed vineyards and native fermentations to craft wines that emphasize freshness, texture, and authenticity. Through the Post Flirtation series, she celebrates not only joyful, approachable wines but also the long-term importance of preserving dry-farmed, head-trained vineyards that can become the resilient old vines of future generations.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve Martha Stoumen Post Flirtation Rosé NV No. 5 cool at 45–55°F in a universal or rosé wine glass. Pair it with fresh fruit platters, grilled vegetables drizzled with olive oil and flaky salt, picnic fare, seafood salads, charcuterie, salty snacks, or citrusy herb-forward dishes. Its juicy fruit, savory edge, and vibrant acidity make it equally suited for poolside afternoons, riverside hangs, beach picnics, or spontaneous gatherings with friends.