Sonoma to Stew: Onye Ahanotu Blends Science, Culture, and Wine Pt. 1

Forrest welcomes Onye Ahanotu, founder and winemaker of Ikenga Wines in Berkeley, California. Onye shares how his journey—from growing up in Sonoma County to studying chemical engineering—merged with his Nigerian heritage, culinary passion, and artistic drive to create a bold, culturally rooted wine brand. Discover how fufu, palm wine, and art all influence his winemaking philosophy.