Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1
Update: 2025-08-03
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Guest: Onye Ahanotu, founder/winemaker at Ikenga Wines
Location: Berkeley, California
Origins: Grew up in Sonoma County, inspired by the rise of the local wine industry
Educational background: Chemical Engineering (UC Irvine) + Materials Science (University of Michigan)
Cultural Influence: Nigerian roots, family meals, fufu, and palm wine traditions
Philosophy: Wine as a fusion of science, food, travel, and art
Fun Fact: Palm wine can be a breakfast drink in Nigeria!
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