Malibu Wine Company

Here are the amazing wines by Dr. Steve Ruths and Malibu Wine Company. Today we share the story of Malibu Wine Company. Psychiatrist Dr. Steve Ruths studied viticulture and enology, completing the UC Davis winemaking certificate program in 2008. 2009 was his first crush as a home winemaker starting with a half-ton of Syrah from the Estelle Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. Since then, he has made wine with Alta Colina Grenache and Roll Ranch Syrah. In 2016, Dr. Ruths purchased a 6-acre property in the Malibu Coast AVA. In 2017, preparing the land for planting began and in 2018 the first vines were planted. Additional plantings continued yearly through 2024 with approximately 6500 vines over 3 acres.  Varietals include 3 clones of Syrah, 2 clones of Grenache, Durif/Petite Sirah, Touriga Nacional, Viognier, and Roussanne. Vines are spaced either at 4x6 or 3x5 feet. The vineyard was planted and is farmed by Martin Ramirez of the Ojai Vineyards. 2023 was their first commercial vintag

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All of these wines were tasted during the week of 15-19 June, 2026 with the majority tasted at the premises of the Rioja Consejo and an additional amount tasted in situ at the wineries. All wines were tasted in non-blind conditions to maintain consistency. Please read the Regional Report for additional context. Note: VdP – Vino de Pueblo certification, VS – Viñedo Singular certification For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.

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