Mais Fica - About the Winemakers

Marty and Eileen first started making wine in the basement of their Redwood City home with a 1998 Barbera. They have received numerous awards for amateur winemakers including a Double Gold medal for a 2000 Zinfandel at the Orange County Fair, a Gold medal for a 2002 Merlot in the Wine Maker Magazine International Wine Competition, and a Best of Show for their Wine Label at the 2003 California State Fair.

As a clinical chemist, Marty has always found the chemistry of winemaking to be fascinating. He has strengthened his winemaking skills by attending classes in the enology program at UC Davis. He has gained further experience as an active member in the El Dorado County Grape Growers Association, the California Association of Grape Growers (CAWG), and the El Dorado Home Winemakers Association.

The winemaking process has been a family event at Mais Fica from the very beginning. Eileen and her brother, Tim Finnigan, have designed their award winning wine labels. Numerous family and friends have lent a helping hand during harvest and bottling activities. We invite you to join the family and friends of Mais Fica Winery who have been enjoying these wines for the last ten years.