Marimar Estate

Marimar Estate Led by mother-daughter duo Marimar & Cristina Torres, our Catalan-style winery is surrounded by vines At that time, shipments of Torres wines to the U.S.
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Marimar Torres has been involved in the wine business all her life. Born in 1945 in Barcelona, Spain, she is fluent in six languages and holds a degree in Business and Economics from the University of Barcelona. She is also a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program, and studied Enology and Viticulture for a year at the University of California at Davis. At Marimar Estate Vineyards & Winery, she

directs the activities at the winery and in both vineyards – Don Miguel (named after her late father) in the Russian River Valley and Doña Margarita (named after her late mother) in the Sonoma Coast AVA, both in Sonoma County. Prior to her involvement in the California operation, Marimar traveled extensively promoting Torres wines, first in Spain as the company’s export director and later in North America, when California became her home in 1975. totaled 15,000 cases; ten years later they reached 150,000. To achieve this was not easy, though; especially in the beginning, Marimar was confronted with the common notion that the wine business was no place for a woman. Eventually, her tenacity and business acumen helped her overcome this bias, and she became the best-known ambassador of Spanish wines in North America. In 1986, Marimar began planting the Don Miguel Vineyard, a 56-acre property in a cool microclimate ideally suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Today the property encompasses 81 acres, of which 30 are planted with Chardonnay and 30 with Pinot Noir. Also planted to Pinot Noir are 20 acres of a 180-acre property in West Sonoma County, between Freestone and Occidental. Due to her European heritage, emphasis on the vineyard is a natural concept for Marimar; the wines, made entirely from estate-grown grapes, are truly an expression of their unique terroir. The first release, a 1989 barrel-fermented Chardonnay, debuted in April 1991 to great acclaim. In 1992, a 15,000-case winery was built and the Estate’s first Pinot Noir was produced. Marimar’s dedication to the wine business, however, has not come at the expense of other pursuits. An authority on Spanish cuisine, her first book, The Spanish Table: The Cuisines and Wines of Spain, was published in 1986. Her second book, The Catalan Country Kitchen, came out in April 1992. Marimar lives in California – in Sausalito and at her Russian River Valley home above the vineyard. She also has a home in Sitges, Spain. Her hobbies include spending time with her daughter, skiing, horseback riding, jogging, biking, and piano. Family pride and integrity have enabled Torres to blend centuries-old traditions with the latest innovations to produce outstanding wines known the world over. Marimar herself has become a symbol of this heritage.

08/31/2026

If you’ve been wanting to go wine tasting, consider this your push 😉

08/24/2026

The wine may bring us together, but it’s the people who keep us coming back. That’s what Club Marimar is all about 🍷❤️

Hey Club Marimar! Did you know our Shared Cellars series continues this month with our friends at Iron Horse Vineyards ?...
08/21/2026

Hey Club Marimar! Did you know our Shared Cellars series continues this month with our friends at Iron Horse Vineyards ? 🥂

Now through September, our members can enjoy exclusive club benefits at Iron Horse, including complimentary tastings and trying their acclaimed Green Valley sparkling wines.

Cheers to great neighbors and the perks of being Club Marimar! 🍾

08/12/2026
08/10/2026

This Saturday, August 15th, allow us to transport you to Spain 💃🇪🇸

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Spanish wines, Flamenco performance by Clara Rodriguez , and dinner overlooking Don Miguel Vineyard at sunset.

Reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

08/06/2026

We take wine emergencies very seriously 😂🍷

We’re heading to Peacetown this Wednesday! 🍷🎶Join us at Ives Park in Sebastopol from 5–8 PM where we’ll be the featured ...
08/03/2026

We’re heading to Peacetown this Wednesday! 🍷🎶

Join us at Ives Park in Sebastopol from 5–8 PM where we’ll be the featured winery, pouring a selection of our wines by the glass while you enjoy live music from The Angel Choir and The Familiar Strangers. See you there! ✌🏼

A little recognition for two of our favorites 🍷 We're honored to have received outstanding ratings from James Suckling t...
07/31/2026

A little recognition for two of our favorites 🍷

We're honored to have received outstanding ratings from James Suckling this season, including 95 points for our 2022 Earthquake Block Pinot Noir and 94 points for our 2024 Godello. 👏

There are just ~35 cases of each of these wines left, grab them before they are gone!

80's Night is just around the corner! 🪩🕺Join us for our next Summer Session on Friday, August 7 and get ready to dance t...
07/27/2026

80's Night is just around the corner! 🪩🕺

Join us for our next Summer Session on Friday, August 7 and get ready to dance the night away. Enjoy live '80s hits from Tami Gosnell, wine by the glass or bottle, and all the fun summer vibes.

✨ Club Marimar members will also enjoy exclusive access to our in-person-only Warehouse Sale—so come ready to sip, dance, and shop incredible deals!

Reserve a spot: https://www.exploretock.com/marimarestate/experience/414991/summer-happy-hour-series?date=2026-08-07&size=2&time=12%3A00

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11400 Graton Road
Sebastopol, CA
95472

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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