Donna M. Martin, PhD
Mill River Winery

 

Donna and her partner Rick Rousseau established Mill River Winery in 2008 after significant market research into the economic feasibility of developing a sustainable winery on the North Shore of Boston, MA – an area where wineries are not commonplace. The study culminated with the writing of a business plan to secure commercial funding to purchase a cider mill property (circa 1890) and convert it into a winery with a tasting room and vineyard. Mill River Winery has been successful with a “local wines – global vines” concept and produces wines using Massachusetts grapes as well as vinifera grapes sourced from global regions. Prior to joining the wine world, Donna was employed in the chemical industry and as an assistant professor of chemistry at Rhode Island College. She is most passionate about winemaking and helping to further grow and develop farm wineries in Massachusetts.