Martin-Sebastian Abel

Founder, Certified American Wine Expert and Assistant Sommelier

Hi, I’m Marty. A warm welcome to americanwineclub.ch. I’m glad you’re here!

If you love discovering exceptional wines and the stories of the people behind them, you’re in the right place. I started americanwine.club to bring some of America’s hidden gems to Europe, focusing on small, sustainable, family-owned wineries.

My journey began during a weekend trip to Napa Valley, where I fell in love with California wines. Later, while working in Upstate New York, I discovered the Finger Lakes and the remarkable Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and other cool-climate wines being made there. Today, as a certified American Wine Expert, I personally taste and select every wine we offer. In Switzerland, we’ve found a partner who shares our philosophy. Together with 8247 Winery, a family-run Swiss winery, we bring our selection of American wines directly to Swiss wine lovers. 

Every American wine you discover here has been tasted, vetted, and personally selected by me. These are wines I believe in, made by people whose stories are worth sharing. I hope you’ll enjoy discovering them as much as I have.

Read my full story.