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

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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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  • 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!

@thebestwinepod

Discover More from The Best 5 Minute Podcast Network:

Wine Podcast

Music Podcast

Travel Podcast


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2025-08-03 4 min
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