Oceano Wines Employee Directory
Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Oceano Wines is a beverage manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California, founded to produce ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The company sources all fruit from Spanish Springs Vineyard, located near the ocean in the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, a cool-climate area that supports the development of refined, single-vineyard wines. Its products have earned 90+ ratings and are distributed to fine wine stores and Michelin-rated restaurants, indicating a focus on high-end hospitality and specialty retail markets. In addition to its traditional wines, Oceano is expanding into non-alcoholic offerings with Oceano Zero, leveraging the same vineyard sourcing and winemaking approaches to create dealcoholized wines. The business is led by founder, CEO, and winemaker Rachel Martin, who has a background in grape growing and wine production and has previously established a Virginia winery that achieved international distribution. The company emphasizes sustainability credentials as a WBENC-certified woman-owned operation and SIP-certified sustainable, with BeVeg certification reflecting vegan-friendly practices. Recent developments include the 2022 San Luis Obispo Coast Pinot Noir and the exclusive distribution partnership for Oceano Zero with Boisson, announced in 2023.