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Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1

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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Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1

Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1

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