Azizam Wines – Bio

Founded in 2022 by Maryam Hariri, Azizam Wines is a soulful natural wine project rooted in the arid beauty of Baja California, Mexico. After a career in climate policy, Hariri shifted her focus from global frameworks to the intimate rhythms of farming and fermentation, creating wines that honor land, heritage, and resilience.

Azizam—meaning “my darling” in Persian—is an homage to Maryam’s cultural roots and her deeply personal connection to nature. The project centers around old-vine, climate-adaptive grapes like Mission, Rosa del Peru, and Palomino, sourced from historic vineyards and small farms in northern Baja. Many of these vines grow without irrigation, thriving in the region’s tough, dry conditions.

The winemaking at Azizam is grounded in ancient, low-intervention practices. Grapes are destemmed by hand, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in concrete tinajas or open-air lagars. Nothing is added or taken away—no sulfites, no filtering, no corrections. Each bottle is a raw, living reflection of the vineyard and vintage.

Maryam's work blends intuition and intention, shaped by a deep respect for the land and the people who cultivate it. Her wines are expressive, textural, and quietly radical—reflecting not just a place, but a philosophy.

Azizam’s cellar and tasting space is nestled in the Valle de Guadalupe, the heart of Baja’s wine country. Tastings are available by appointment only.

Azizam Wines
Camino Vecinal Parcela 37
San Antonio de las Minas
Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C., Mexico
Email: info@azizamwines.com

To visit, guests are encouraged to reach out in advance to schedule an appointment.