Azizam Wines

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Azizam Wines 〰️

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.

Where to Find Azizam Wines (Baja California, Mexico)

Direct from Azizam & Online Retailers (US Focus)

Azizam Wines Official Website The best place to learn about their philosophy, specific cuvées, and to find their "Find Us" page for the most current stockist list.
Azizam Wines "Find Us" Page **Your primary resource.** This page directly lists many of their current retail partners, predominantly in California and New York, but also other US states.
Wine-Searcher.com **Excellent for broader searches.** Search for "Azizam Wines" to find various merchants globally currently listing their wines and compare prices. Given their artisanal nature, listings may show "Out of Stock" often.
Paul Marcus Wines (Oakland, CA, USA) A highly regarded California retailer for natural wines that often stocks Azizam Wines.
Flask & Field (Los Angeles, CA, USA) A modern design-focused shop in Los Angeles that features natural wines and has carried Azizam.
Franklin Wines & Spirits (Brooklyn, NY, USA) A prominent natural wine shop in Brooklyn, New York, that has stocked Azizam Wines.
The Rose Wine Bar + Bottleshop (Los Angeles, CA, USA) A popular spot in Los Angeles that carries a curated selection of natural wines, including Azizam.
Vino Carta (San Diego, CA, USA) A well-known natural wine shop in San Diego that has listed Azizam Wines.

US Retailers (Key States & Examples from "Find Us" Page)

Azizam Wines has established distribution in several key US states, predominantly on the West Coast and in major urban centers. Below are examples of specific stores listed on their website. **Always check the winery's "Find Us" page for the most up-to-date and comprehensive list.**

  • **California:**
    • **Los Angeles Area:** 19 Town, 88 Club, Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, Altadena Beverage and Market, Arroz & Fun, Bar Bandini, Buzz - Wine Beer Shop, Carla's Fresh Market, Cassia, Chifa, Cobi's, Danbi, Esters Wine Shop & Bar, Fatty Mart, Flask & Field, Good Clean Fun, Hi-Lo Liquor Market (Culver City, Long Beach), Joy, Just What I Kneaded, Justine's Wine Bar, Kato, Majordomo, Manuela, Meat & Essentials, MEN & BEASTS, nico's, Niku X, Open Market, Orange Bistro, Southland Beer, The Mill, The Rose, The Wine Country, Vin on Rose, Vinovore (Highland Park, Silverlake), Woon.
    • **San Francisco Bay Area:** Four Kings, Mister Jiu's, Moongate Lounge, Paul Marcus Wines (Oakland), Liangs Village (Cupertino).
    • **San Diego:** Tahona Mercado, Vino Carta.
    • **Santa Barbara:** Satellite SB.
  • **New York:**
    • Aldaskeller Wine Co., Amor y Amargo, Bar Meridian, BY THE HAND x ZEV ROVINE, Cellar 36, Disco Bottles, Doublé, Eyval, Franklin Wines & Spirits, Laziza, Soda Club.