Rachel Martin
Life is short, and Oceano Wines founder Rachel Martin aims to squeeze every last drop out of it. As an accomplished female winemaker, she brings a fresh approach to the traditionally male dominated wine industry.
Rachel’s extensive studies in viticulture and enology from Napa Valley College, along with her Diploma in Sensory Evaluation from the University of Bordeaux’s School of Enology in France, have shaped her expertise. Her work in Virginia wine country, where she established Middleburg as an American Viticultural Area in 2012, highlights her dedication to winemaking excellence.
Recognized as an expert in viticulture and possessing a distinguished wine business acumen, Rachel is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International New York and Washington, D.C. chapters. She was also the first woman to be inducted into the District of Columbia chapter of the International Wine & Food Society.