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    Winemaker

    Mike Roth

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Santa Ynez, California, United States
    Portrait of Mike Roth

    i. Biography

    The Climb

    Winemaking in California wine country runs through Fresno State, then through cellar and vineyard-side work at Demetria in Los Olivos and Martian Ranch. Mike Roth held winemaking roles at both, leaving Martian Ranch in 2014 and building the technical base that would carry into later projects.

    Today

    Since 2014, Mike Roth has co-founded and made wine at Lo-Fi Wines, while also serving as winemaker at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard. The work sits in the same practical lane: site-driven California wine made through a small number of named roles, not a long list of moving parts.

    Career - co-founder and winemaker — Lo-Fi Wines, California (2014–present) - winemaker — Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, Los Olivos, California - winemaker — Martian Ranch (until 2014) Education: Fresno State

    Signature

    Carbonic Carignan is among Mike Roth’s signature wines, placing a defined technique at the center of his calling card rather than a broad stylistic range.

    FAQ What is Mike Roth's current role? As of 2026, Mike Roth is Winemaker. Where did Mike Roth train or study? Mike Roth trained at Fresno State.