Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine With Rachel Martin
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 309
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 309 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin Get ready for groundbreaking wine education on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as Kim and Mark host Rachel Martin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Oceano Wines ( www.oceanowines.com ) and Co-founder of the AFNA Wine Certification Program (Alcohol-Free Non-Alcoholic).( www.alcoholfreeaficionados ) In this can't-miss episode, Rachel uncorks the secrets behind this trending wine style and the professional knowledge powering its growth. She shares her deep wine background and guides listeners on the proper way to refer to non-alcoholic wines. The conversation centers on her brand, Oceano 0, which is making waves as one of the first U.S. non-alcoholic wines made with a true sense of place and vintage dated. You'll get the scoop on: The intricate process to make non-alcoholic wines, including the advanced techniques that preserve quality. An in-depth look at the use of additives, with a specific focus on Velcorin(dimethyl dicarbonate) for microbial control. Costs, shelf life, storage, and aging potential of non-alcoholic wines. The specifics of carbonated n/a wines. Crucial FDA and TTB label information for the category. Fascinating stories and trends in the n/a world. Details on the AFNA Wine Education Program, the first-of-its-kind credential for beverage professionals. How and where you can get your hands on the Oceano 0 wines. Rachel is here to prove that removing the alcohol doesn't mean sacrificing a wine's complexity or its compelling story. Cheers, Kim and Mark đˇđˇđˇ www.thewww.wine #wine #winetasting #wineeducation #rachelmartin #afna
Founder & CEO, Oceano Wines
Cofounder & Program Author, AFNA Wine CertifiedTM
Rachel Martin brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of viticulture,
winemaking, sensory science, and hospitality. As founder and CEO of Oceano Winesâthe
company behind the Oceano Zero and Oceano Ultra product linesâand cofounder and
principal author of the AFNA (Alcohol Free Non Alcoholic) Wine CertifiedTM program, she is
redefining how the wine industry approaches quality, transparency, and alcohol-free
innovation.
Rachel studied enology and viticulture at Napa Valley College and the University of
Bordeaux, where she also completed advanced training in wine sensory evaluation through
the DUAD (DiplĂ´me Universitaire dâAptitude Ă la DĂŠgustation) program at the Institut des
Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin. This specialized coursework reflects her deep commitment to
technical wine analysis and sensory science.
She began her career as Executive Vice President of her familyâs Boxwood Estate Winery in
Virginia, where she managed all vineyard and winery operations, led the brandâs
international expansion, and authored the successful petition establishing the Middleburg
Virginia AVA (American Viticultural Area).
In 2016, Rachel founded Oceano Wines, a boutique label dedicated to single-vineyard
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the ocean-influenced Spanish Springs Vineyard in
Californiaâs San Luis Obispo Coast AVA. In 2023, she introduced Oceano Zero, the first
luxury nonalcoholic wine in âŚ
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