Minimo natural wine + ciderđŸ· wine shop + wine bar Our new name, minimo, reflects our commitment to minimal-intervention wines made without unnecessary additives.

Retail wine & cider shop with tasting area, specializing in small-production, independently owned wineries that follow sustainable practices, and wines that exhibit a true expression of their origins. Emphasis is on California and Europe.

Join us for an extra special winemaker tasting with Emily Virgil & Drew Huffine of Trail Marker! Provecho will be here t...
01/20/2025

Join us for an extra special winemaker tasting with Emily Virgil & Drew Huffine of Trail Marker! Provecho will be here too, popping up with irresistible Oaxacali Bites. We’re donating a portion of the tasting proceeds to an organization supporting LA-area fire victims. Saturday, Feb. 1st, 3-6pm.

In 2012 Emily and Drew launched Trail Marker Wine Co., focusing on cooler-climate sites at higher elevations so as to make wines with finesse and precision. They chose the name “Trail Marker” to reflect that special place where humans and nature meet. The tasting will feature Trail Marker’s Trousseau, a rare red variety beloved for producing light and herbal wines. More recently, Emily & Drew added a second label called Kid Sister that is all about appreciating life's little joys. From the Kid Sister line, they’ll pour a Kerner, a white grape commonly associated with northern Italy, and a pĂ©t-nat of BlaufrĂ€nkisch, both from the Mokelumne Glen Vineyard in Lodi. Bundles of joy for sure!

Emily and Drew originally met in Los Angeles. Drew was an English professor with a side gig in wine retail. Emily grew up in Altadena, where she returned after studying fashion in NYC and Italy–and met Drew. Eventually they relocated to the Bay Area to pursue their passion for wine, and now call Healdsburg home. Emily’s parents lost their home–the Altadena home where Emily was raised–in the Eaton fire. With the widespread devastation of the Los Angeles fires, we all seem to know someone touched by this heartbreaking tragedy. A portion of proceeds from this event will be donated to the Fuerza Fund, supporting essential workers & their families affected by the fires with direct and immediate cash assistance.

Flight of 3 wines, $16
Kid Sister Kerner Mokelumne Glen Vineyard 2023
Kid Sister PĂ©tillant Naturel of Blaufrankisch Mokelumne Glen Vineyard 2023
Trail Marker Petites Joies Trousseau 2023

Food from Provecho available for purchase separately.

In a WFH rut? Shake it up with ‘Work from minimo Tuesdays’! Set up at our big communal table, log onto free Wi-Fi, and s...
01/19/2025

In a WFH rut? Shake it up with ‘Work from minimo Tuesdays’! Set up at our big communal table, log onto free Wi-Fi, and stay as long as you like. Featuring a new lunch option just on Tuesdays: hot hand pies from Edith’s Pie! (Veg & meat available.) Choose from our non-alcoholic and low-ABV options, or our rotating menu of wines by the glass. 1 beverage minimum purchase - a pretty low bar for a friendly place to work, don’t you think? Every Tuesday starting January 21st.

Join us for a tasting of exciting new wines from Italy! This weekend’s lineup is a reminder that Italy boasts literally ...
01/17/2025

Join us for a tasting of exciting new wines from Italy! This weekend’s lineup is a reminder that Italy boasts literally hundreds of hyper-local grape varieties, and natural winemakers are often the champions for preserving them. It could take a lifetime to taste them all–come check a few off your list! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Friday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Carolina Gatti ‘Ratatuja’ Bianco Frizzante 2022
Carolina Gatti’s wines hail from a property in the Prosecco region of the Veneto that her family has owned since the 1800s, and managing the vineyards, crops, and livestock is still a family affair. Her sparkling wines, however, are nothing like conventional Prosecco. ‘Ratatuja’ is blend of Glera, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Tocai, and Verduzzo, macerated on the skins for a few days. Mineral driven with fresh pear and peach, finishing with a touch of salinity.

Il Vinco ‘Mistione’ Rosato 2021
On the southern slopes of Lake Bolsena in Lazio, Il Vinco was started by three friends determined to restore the native Canaiolo Nero vines indigenous to the area. They have since become part of a strong natural wine community in Lazio, north of Rome. This red & white blend of Canaiolo Nero, Procanico, Rossetto, and Malvasia Bianca Lunga is called a rosato, but could easily pass as a chilled red. Rainier cherry, yellow plum, wild thyme, volcanic minerality.

Il Ceo ‘Groppea’ Rosso 2022
With his label Il Ceo, Davide Andreatta set out to recover and restore old vineyards in and around his town just north of Vincenza in the Veneto region. His emphasis has been on native varieties and biodynamic agriculture. Groppello is a red grape grown along the shore of Lake Garda, most often used in blends. It’s a revelation to taste on its own! Light bodied, black-cherry-fruited, with a savory note of cedar and grippy tannins.

The Loire Valley, Alsace, and Beaujolais are all hotbeds of France’s natural wine scene. Come explore their different pe...
01/10/2025

The Loire Valley, Alsace, and Beaujolais are all hotbeds of France’s natural wine scene. Come explore their different personalities with this weekend’s tasting! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Friday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Julien Pineau ‘Roche Blanche’ 2022
Julien Pineau worked with Loire Valley stars Lise & Bertrand Jousset before getting a unique opportunity: to purchase half the famed Clos Roche Blanche vineyards in Touraine. Now he and his wife are expanding the estate’s biodynamic polyculture to the next level. A field blend of Menu Pineau, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Meslier Saint-François from the estate vineyard. Flinty entry followed by white peach, quince, and citrus zest.

Du Vin Aux Liens ‘Guet Apens’ 2020
Vanessa Letort started Du Vin Aux Liens in 2020 as a “natural wine trade,” putting partnerships with growers and winemakers at the heart of her production in the Alsatian town of Beblenheim. ‘Guet Apens’ is a co-ferment of Sylvaner, Muscat Ottonel, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and GewĂŒrztraminer, pressed together and spending a year on the lees. Complex with tropical fruit, white tea, citrus, and bright acidity.

Julien Sunier Régnié 2021
Everybody loves Gamay from Beaujolais, and the finest ones come from the designated ‘Cru’ areas with their distinctive terroirs. Julien Sunier launched his domaine in 2008 with old vine parcels in several different crus, employing organic and biodynamic farming practices. From 60 year old vines in the cru of RĂ©gniĂ©, this elegant wine is delicate, yet has pronounced red fruit and a bouquet of warm spices.

Kick off 2025 with us! The talented producers featured in this weekend’s tasting--ranging from a first-time winemaker to...
01/04/2025

Kick off 2025 with us! The talented producers featured in this weekend’s tasting--ranging from a first-time winemaker to a Hollywood celeb--exemplify the spirit of collaboration, creativity, and deliciousness we love in California’s natural wine scene. Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Saturday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Toshokan Chenin Blanc 2021
Tim Sakhuja & Ayaka Nonaka started Toshokan in Berkeley after Tim worked for California trailblazers Donkey & Goat and Steve Matthiasson. Toshokan means library in Japanese. For them, winemaking is a lot like curating a library, with each bottle telling a story. Chenin Blanc from Silvaspoons Vineyard in Lodi. Honeysuckle, golden apple, river rocks, great texture.

Las Jaras ‘Slipper Sippers’ Nouveau 2024
Actor/comedian Eric Wareheim and his friend Joel Burt, a longtime NorCal winemaker, have made Las Jaras a celebrity in its own right. The first wine of the 2024 vintage, and always a crowd favorite, Slipper Sippers is a blend of Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, and Vermentino that undergoes a layering of winemaking methods. Juicy with raspberry, boysenberry and chocolate-covered cherry, lifted by a fresh acidity.

Cantina di Noci ‘Freisa’ 2023
Cantina di Noci is a micro-winery started by Alison Sullivan, based in Berkeley, that celebrates Italian varieties in California. Freisa is a grape most commonly associated with the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. In this case, it’s sourced from Fox Hills Vineyard in Mendocino, famed for its plantings of Italian varietals. Made in collaboration with Riley Sullivan and Arthur Antonio, this is a red that reads Italian. Deep red berry fruits and mountain herbs.

Come get your bubbles! We’re open New Year’s Eve 12-6pm. Closed for winter break Jan 1-3. Normal hours resume Saturday, ...
12/31/2024

Come get your bubbles! We’re open New Year’s Eve 12-6pm. Closed for winter break Jan 1-3. Normal hours resume Saturday, Jan 4 at 12noon. Happy New Year!

As we close out 2024, join us for a flight of sparkling wines in 3 different styles! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Fri...
12/27/2024

As we close out 2024, join us for a flight of sparkling wines in 3 different styles! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Friday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Artesano Vintners ‘Benjamina’ Ancestral 2022
Artesano is a collaboration between New Zealand natural wine star Alex Craighead (Kindeli) and Mike Shepherd, also of New Zealand 
 making wine in Catalonia, Spain! They work with ancestral varieties of Catalan grapes, never adding sulphur. ‘Benjamina’ is an ancestral-method sparkling wine of Macabeu, Parellada, and Xarel-lo, light, crisp and saline with hints of green pear and lime zest.

Domaine des Ronces Crémant du Jura 2020
Crémants are made with the Champagne, or traditional, method. At biodynamic Domaine des Ronces in the Jura region, where winemaker Kevin Mazier carries on the domaine founded by his grandfather in 1950, the crémant is 100% Chardonnay. 24 months spent on the lees imparts a creamy texture to balance the racy acidity of the Alpine fruit. Aromas of toasty brioche, green apple, and yellow plum; precise texture, fine bubbles, long mineral finish.

Buffo Rosso Lambrusco Pet-Nat 2023
Since the 1980s, Antonella & Marco Folicello (& now their daughters) have farmed organically and produced pure, rustic wines just outside Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna–specializing in Lambrusco. ‘Buffo’ is their limited-edition sparkling red, made from the varieties Lambrusco Grasparossa and Malbo Gentile. Vibrant blackberry, black cherry, and red currant with a delicate effervescence.

HOLIDAY HOURS Open Monday & Tuesday 12-5pm, closed Wednesday & Thursday. Looking for gifts? We’ve got Cru Beaujolais in ...
12/23/2024

HOLIDAY HOURS Open Monday & Tuesday 12-5pm, closed Wednesday & Thursday.

Looking for gifts? We’ve got Cru Beaujolais in magnums, Tschida Brutal for the ultra-natural wine fan, 2018 Cain Five (IYKYK), 3-packs featuring local women winemakers, Saba jams & J. Street chocolate for stocking stuffers, and so much more! Let us help you pick something perfect.

Pineau d'Aunis! Gamay! Cabernet Franc! Reds from the Loire Valley of France are perhaps the most beloved family of natur...
12/20/2024

Pineau d'Aunis! Gamay! Cabernet Franc! Reds from the Loire Valley of France are perhaps the most beloved family of natural wines--and the wines that seduce all who taste them. Come taste beguiling reds from three of the region's benchmark organic & biodynamic producers this weekend. Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Friday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Domaine Bobinet ‘Aunis’ 2023
Pineau d’Aunis is a rare red grape grown only in the central Loire Valley, and it ticks all the boxes for natural wine fans: light, floral, peppery, and a little gamey all at once. This bewitching grape finds superb expression at the hands of Sebastien Bobinet, who, with his wife EmĂ©line Calvez, runs one of the Saumur region’s most admired natural & biodynamic wineries.

Hervé Villemade Cheverny Rouge 2023
HervĂ© Villemade took charge of his family’s vineyards in Cheverny in 1995. He’s since expanded the vineyards, converted to organic farming, and committed to natural winemaking. 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Gamay, from the estate's youngest vines. Vivacious light red berry fruit, with green herbal accents.

Thierry Germain Domaine des Roches Neuves ‘CuvĂ©e Domaine’ 2023
Thierry Germain arrived in the Loire Valley in the early 1990s, where he came under the tutelage of the legendary Charly Foucault of Clos Rougeard. Foucault inspired him to adopt biodynamic farming, and now Thierry’s domaine is considered a gold standard of biodynamic viticulture. He’s renowned for Cabernet Franc of purity and finesse; this cuvĂ©e is 100% destemmed fruit from 4-70 year old vines in Saumur-Champigny, fresh and elegant with notes of cherry and to***co.

Orange wines (made from white grapes fermented on their skins) date back to the beginning of winemaking. For many people...
12/13/2024

Orange wines (made from white grapes fermented on their skins) date back to the beginning of winemaking. For many people, they’re also the introduction to natural wine. A gateway, you could say. Whether you're a devoted fan, or ready to try them for the first time, this weekend’s tasting of orange wines from Italy & Spain is for you! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Friday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Podere Pradarolo ‘Ex Plana’ 2022
Alberto and Claudia Carretti are behind Podere Pradarolo, located in the hills of Emilia-Romagna where they farm according to biodynamic practices. ‘Ex Plana’ is made from Spergola, a little-known grape indigenous to the region. With 30 days of skin contact in concrete vats, this wine has a deep amber color with layers of texture, dried spiced mango, and citrus zest.

Vigna Flor ‘Come Lunghi Baci’ 2022
In the Colli Euganei natural park, near Padova, Davide Boldrin and Francesca Gozzo grow grapes with regenerative farming practices. The area’s volcanic soils are a profound influence, and sulfur is banned from their cellar. ‘Come Lunghi Baci’ (“like long kisses”) is a blend of local white varieties including Glera, Marzemina, Incrocio, Pinella, Gaganega, and Moscato Giallo that spends about 2 weeks on the skins. Citrus and tropical fruit are balanced by clay and modest tannins; bright and aromatic.

Masia de la Roqua ‘Pùlec’ 2022
Masia de la Roqua is located in the Massís del Garraf (a mountainous range outside Barcelona) where it enjoys the influence of the Mediterranean Sea, high elevation forests, and lime-rich soils. Its history is impressive, with a cellar named in 1549, and grape growing beginning in 1678! 75% Muscat de Frontignan that ferments 8 days on the skins and 25% Xarel-lo with just four hours of skin-contact, ‘Pùlec’ ages 5 months in stainless steel for a clean but grippy orange wine with notes of peach, apricot, and tangerine.

Celebrate & shop local this holiday season! minimo is hosting its first ever holiday market on Sunday, December 8th, 1-5...
12/06/2024

Celebrate & shop local this holiday season! minimo is hosting its first ever holiday market on Sunday, December 8th, 1-5pm. Featuring amazing artisanal producers, all women-owned, sharing their crafts with you! Grab a glass of natural wine while you check out their offerings. Free admission. 420 3rd street, Oakland.

Bonjerk
đŸ„“ Asian-spiced jerky

earthen watr
✹Handmade ceramics for the minimalist

Irrelevant Press
📗Zine collective

June Taylor
🍋Preserves + confections highlighting rare and forgotten fruit

Saint Flora
🍁Wreaths + gifts

Telescope Coffee
🍰Carrot cake, pumpkin spiced donuts, loaves & more

The White Goose .whitegoose
🎁Handmade gifts & accessories

This Sunday is minimo’s first ever Holiday Market, featuring all women artisan vendors. We’re celebrating with a festive...
12/06/2024

This Sunday is minimo’s first ever Holiday Market, featuring all women artisan vendors. We’re celebrating with a festive tasting of pink bubbles! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Saturday - Sunday. (*the bar will be closed Saturday for a private party from 5-8pm. Retail shop & parklet stay open as usual.)

Podere il Saliceto ‘Falistra’ 2023
On the outskirts of Modena, in Emilia-Romagna, Gian Paolo Isabella and Righi Marcello make outstanding sparkling wines including this shop favorite: a sparkling rosé of Lambrusco di Sorbara--super dry with forest berries, sage, and gravel minerality.

Los Chuchaquis 'ÂĄSĂșper Bueno!' 2023
Ryan Stirm, acclaimed for his California Rieslings and Cabernet Pfeffer, started a second, more experimental label called Los Chuchaquis with wine industry darling Jehan Hakimian. 'ÂĄSĂșper Bueno!' is a pĂ©t-nat rosĂ© of Sangiovese from vines planted in 1960 at Gimelli Vineyard in Cienega Valley. Strawberry and watermelon, citrus zest, delicate spice.

Márcio Lopes ‘Rosa” 2023
MĂĄrcio Lopes has been involved in the family tradition of agriculture since he was a small child. In 2010, he launched his own label in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region. He farms and vinifies local varieties with a natural approach, and ‘Rosa’ is a perfect example: a spritzy rosĂ© of VinhĂŁo and AlvarelhĂŁo. Cherry and plum with warm spice and fresh acidity.

Lebanon is among the world’s oldest sites of wine production–dating back to 1550 BCE, the time of the Phoenicians. With ...
11/30/2024

Lebanon is among the world’s oldest sites of wine production–dating back to 1550 BCE, the time of the Phoenicians. With Lebanon much in the news, and the Bekaa Valley frequently in the crosshairs, we’ve been keen to support the talented winemakers persevering through a harrowing time. This weekend’s tasting represents vanguard natural wine producers, all making their wines at Mersel Winery. Mersel has become a hub for young winemakers pursuing their own projects with the support offered at this communal facility. Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Saturday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Mersel ‘Leb Nat’ Red 2022
Eddie Chami, raised by Lebanese parents in Australia, moved to Lebanon after studying winemaking at UC Davis. He set out to support local farmers and make wines that represent “Lebanon in a bottle.” He now has vineyards in several parts of the country, including the high-elevation Maksar Mersel region for which the winery is named. ‘Leb Nat’ is a play on pĂ©t-nat, and this sparkling red is 100% Cinsault from the Bekaa Valley. Dry & herbal with black currant fruit and great texture.

Dar Richi ‘Helem’ 2022
Abdullah Richi moved to Lebanon from his native Syria to escape its civil war. His interest in winemaking drew him to Mersel, where he learned from Eddie while developing his own project. ‘Helem’ means dream in Arabic, signifying his dream of returning to Syria to make wine there someday. Chardonnay from the Bekaa Valley with 10 days of skin contact, fermented & aged in amphora. Peach, nutmeg, black tea, and a clay-mineral finish.

Heya ‘Kanz’ 2022
Heya was founded by Claudine and Michelle, who were helping out at Mersel. Mothers & best friends, passionate about organic agriculture and winemaking, they decided to try making wine themselves. Heya means ‘she’ in Arabic, chosen to show appreciation for women who work hard (for less money) in a male-dominated industry. Grenache & Syrah from Kfifen, in the mountains of Batroun District, treated to whole cluster carbonic maceration, fermented and aged in amphora. Light-bodied with deep red and purple berry fruits.

Haven’t picked your Thanksgiving wines yet? We’ve got you covered! We curated a trio of wines perfect for a wide variety...
11/26/2024

Haven’t picked your Thanksgiving wines yet? We’ve got you covered! We curated a trio of wines perfect for a wide variety of Thanksgiving fare, each deliciously festive in its own way. They’re available for purchase individually, or get a 10% discount if you buy all 3. And of course, if you’re looking for something different, just ask–we have lots of recommendations! Plus, case purchases (mix and match included) always get a 10% discount!

AITIA Edelzwicker 2023
The debut wine from Laura Brennan Bissell’s new label AITIA! Famed for her California wines under the Inconnu label, Laura has now launched AITIA to showcase wines made from Washington’s Columbia Gorge fruit, including her regeneratively farmed estate vineyard. Edelzwicker is a tribute to Alsatian blends, comprised of Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Albariño. Beautiful, crisp aromatic white, mineral-driven with white peach, green apple, and citrus.

Enfield Wine Co. ‘Foot Tread’ RosĂ© 2023
Enfield Wine Co. is a family project of John Lockwood and Amy Seese. They quietly make stunning, complex, small-lot wines with minimal intervention that stand apart from the rest. This rosé is a blend of California heritage grape varieties Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) and Mataro (aka MourvÚdre). A rosé with the structure and depth of a light chilled red. Strawberry, black currant, red plum.

Broc Cellars ‘Vine Starr’ Zinfandel 2023
Berkeley’s Broc Cellars is one of the East Bay’s natural wine pioneers. Their Zinfandel from Arrowhead & Buck Hill vineyards in Sonoma is perfect for Thanksgiving. Inspired by Beaujolais and the Northern Rhîne, this wine has the fruit you love from Zinfandel, but with a bright acidity and lift that takes all the weight off. Elegant with black cherry, huckleberry, and warming spices.

It’s nouveau time! This tradition hails from Beaujolais, celebrating the end of harvest and offering a first glimpse of ...
11/23/2024

It’s nouveau time! This tradition hails from Beaujolais, celebrating the end of harvest and offering a first glimpse of wine to come. A short maceration of the current season’s fruit results in light, quaffable, low-alcohol wines, perfect with a chill. They’re fun, delicious, and simply irresistible. Saturday-Sunday, all day. Flight of 3 wines $16. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

La SƓur Cadette Beaujolais Nouveau 2024
Jean and Catherine Montanet created Domaine de la Cadette in Burgundy in the late 80s. In 2016 after severe weather destroyed 80% of their crops, their son Valentin started La Soeur Cadette–a ‘sister’ label for fruit sourced from outside their domaine. In this case it’s superb Gamay from Beaujolais. Lively raspberry and black cherry.

Broc Cellars Nouveau 2024
A blend of rosĂ© and red wines, representing all the grapes that Berkeley-based Broc worked with in the 2024 harvest. For the first time, this year’s nouveau has a base of Sangiovese from the Fox Hill vineyard in Mendocino along with 30 other varieties! Black cherry, minty herbal notes, bright acidity, straight-up delicious.

Scribe Nouveau 2024
A favorite nouveau, year after year. 100% Pinot Noir from the Carneros appellation of southern Sonoma County. Carbonic maceration, bright with notes of pomegranate, blood orange, and bay laurel.

Bonus: we'll be pouring the super limited EMME Nouveau of Carignan by the glass all weekend.

Kick-start your holiday festivities with two of our favorite local winemakers! Terah Bajjalieh of Terah Wine Co. & Sabri...
11/22/2024

Kick-start your holiday festivities with two of our favorite local winemakers! Terah Bajjalieh of Terah Wine Co. & Sabrina Tamayo of Ruby Blanca pour stellar new releases on Friday, Nov 22nd, from 5-7pm! Bring friends or family, taste some gorgeous natural wines, and maybe take home some bottles to make your Thanksgiving extra-special. Flight of 4 wines $16. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Ruby Blanca Albariño Vista Luna Vineyard, Lodi 2023
Albariño from the eastern extreme of Lodi, planted in volcanic, ancient, cobbly soils. Aromatic with citrus, nectarine, sea salt spray. Mineral and refreshing.

Ruby Blanca Nero D'Avola Rosato, Lodi 2023
After working in Italian restaurants for many years, Sabrina fell in love with the rustic rosatos (dark and hearty rosĂ©s) of Sicily and Sardinia. Nero D’Avola with a splash of Albariño is the perfect fall rosato, with strawberry, rhubarb, and wild herbs.

Terah Wine Co. Verdejo Paicines Ranch Vineyard 2023
Verdejo from the highly regarded Paicines Ranch Vineyard on the Central Coast, a leader in regenerative agriculture. Bright with white peach, citrus, fennel, and wonderful mineral texture.

Terah Wine Co. Sangiovese Mokelumne River 2023
Sangiovese from the biodynamically farmed Rivers Edge Vineyard, planted in sandy loam soils adjacent to the Mokelumne River in Lodi. Red cherry and plum with a hint of fresh earth, beautifully balanced with integrated tannins.

This Friday, come taste wines from two incredible East Bay q***r women winemakers, and take some bottles home for Thanks...
11/18/2024

This Friday, come taste wines from two incredible East Bay q***r women winemakers, and take some bottles home for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving! Terah Bajjalieh of Terah Wine Co. & Sabrina Tamayo of Ruby Blanca will team up to pour a flight of new releases. We were so thrilled with these wines (and so convinced they’ll be brilliant with Thanksgiving fare) that we’ve been saving them for the occasion!

Terah grew up in California, but discovered her love for food & wine through travels abroad. She earned a master’s degree in Enology & Viticulture from Montpellier SupAgro in France, is a Certified Sommelier, and has worked harvests in five different countries. She launched terahwineco in 2020, making elegant natural wines that showcase unique California vineyard sites.

Sabrina grew up traveling between the family home in Miami and their farm in Campamento, Colombia, where they grew coffee, cotton, bananas, and cattle. She credits this experience with her deep appreciation for the connections among land, culture, and history. In New York and the Bay Area, she worked for a long list of notable restaurants with strong wine programs, and studied to become a sommelier. Sabrina worked harvests with Ryme and Bedrock, then joined the Two Eighty Project apprenticeship program in 2021. Moving away from the restaurant industry during the pandemic, she founded Ruby Blanca, named for her grandmothers Rubelia and Blanca.

Featuring:
Ruby Blanca Albariño 2023
Ruby Blanca Nero D'Avola Rosato 2023
Terah Wine Co. Verdejo 2023
Terah Wine Co. Sangiovese 2023

Friday, November 22nd, 5-7pm
Flight of 4 wines $16
Wines also available by the glass, bottle, and for purchase.

This weekend’s tasting travels from Lazio to Abruzzo to Sicily, visiting three celebrated natural winemakers along the w...
11/15/2024

This weekend’s tasting travels from Lazio to Abruzzo to Sicily, visiting three celebrated natural winemakers along the way. Join us! Flight of 3 wines $16. All day, Friday - Sunday. Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

Sete Rosafante Rosato PĂ©t-Nat 2021
Longtime friends Emiliano Giorgi and Arcangelo Galuppi started Sete with a mission of saving old and abandoned vineyards in Lazio’s Amaseno River Valley. Rosafante is a sparkling rosĂ© of Sangiovese and Cesanese that sees a 24-hour maceration on the skins and undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle. Pink cherries, bubble gum, and anise; fun & funky!

Vini Rabasco Rosato Cancelli 2023
Iole Rabasco inherited her family’s small vineyard and olive grove in the heart of Abruzzo, with the benefit of soils that had never been treated with chemicals. To nurture the land further, she converted to biodynamic farming. Her rosato is direct-pressed Montepulciano from the Cancelli vineyard, with the hue and body of a light red. Tart red currant and raspberry, bright acidity.

Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2023
Arianna Occhipinti is a trailblazer in Sicily’s natural winemaking community. The niece of renowned winemaker Giusto Occhipinti (COS), Arianna’s career started at the age of 16 when she helped her uncle at a wine competition. She now farms 20+ hectares of native varieties, with biodiversity a key principal. SP68 Rosso is 70% Frappato, 30% Nero d'Avola. Black cherry and dark plum, with Mediterranean herbs and bold island minerality.

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