Winemaker
Marla Carroll
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Napa, California, United States
i. Biography
University of California, Davis sits at the center of Marla Carroll’s technical grounding. The throughline in her work is clear: "We only get one chance each year to make the best wine possible, so make the most of it."
The Climb
Training at University of California, Davis led into cellar and harvest work at Charles Krug, where Marla Carroll began as a harvest lab technician. From there, the craft moved through Franciscan Estates as enologist from 2004–2011, then to Ravenswood Winery as harvest winemaker in 2011, before returning to Franciscan Estates as winemaker from 2013–2018. Since 2018, Marla has served as winemaker at Antica Napa Valley.
Today
The harvest standard remains direct: "We only get one chance each year to make the best wine possible, so make the most of it."
Signature
The signature wines associated with Marla Carroll are A27 The Next Generation of Antinori, 2019 Antica Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2019 Mountain Select Chardonnay, 2018 Antica Estate Pinot Noir, and 2018 Mountain Select Cabernet Sauvignon.
Recognition
In Carroll’s profile, the defining credential is University of California, Davis.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Marla
What is Marla Carroll's current role?
As of 2026, Marla Carroll is Winemaker of Antica Napa Valley.
Where did Marla Carroll train or study?
Marla Carroll trained at University of California, Davis.
