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.
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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.
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
Asked of Mike
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.
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