August 28, 2026
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MARTHA STOUMEN “Patatino”

“Patatino” Red Wine NV

California

Martha Stoumen is one of California’s most exciting natural wine producers. Her tiny-production wines are The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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A. World War I (1914–1918) – the first truly global conflict that reshaped the world’s geopolitical landscape

B. The Gold Rush (Late 1840s–1850) – when hundreds of thousands of fortune-seekers migrated to California

C. Prohibition (1920–1933) – when the US banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol

D. The Reconstruction Era (1865–1877) – after the Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude, was passed

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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