The First Friday Gilman Wine Block Party in West Berkeley is drawing growing crowds with a welcoming attitude and community focus.
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At new Berkeley winery, California wines harmonize with Japanese cuisine
California’s bold and fruity wines can overpower delicate Japanese dishes. With Noria, his first winery, winemaker Nori Nakamura is offering an alternative.
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Roses, marigolds, hibiscus: East Bay winery celebrates 5 years making flower wine
Free Range Flower Winery, one of just a handful of Black-owned, woman-owned wineries in the country, draws on a long tradition of plant-made wines.
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Don Henderson is perfecting the craft of winemaking in his Oakland basement
The founder of Henderson’s Harvest left behind a film career after finding inspiration with his wife in Bordeaux, France.
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West Berkeley’s king of kosher wine is blowing his horn once again
Jeff Morgan, co-founder of Covenant Wines, gave up jazz and the tenor sax for kosher winemaking. Now he’s combining his two loves with an outdoor music series.
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A world-class chef is opening a wine bar in Temescal
Andres Giraldo Florez’s mission with Snail Bar is to marry his obsession with natural wines and his love for slow food.
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Berkeley wineries rally during uncertain times
Wildfire smoke and pandemic closures of tasting rooms have challenged Berkeley’s urban wineries, but many are finding ways to cope.
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11 East Bay restaurants selling prized, hard-to-find wines at retail prices
There has never been a better time to support your favorite local eateries by grabbing a bottle or two, and you can do so at prices that are hard to ignore.
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What wines should you bring to Thanksgiving dinner?
Five wine retailers in Oakland give their top picks for wines that go well with Thanksgiving fare.
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6 canned wines for summertime excursions
Canned wines are ideal for time spent outdoors, but not all canned wines are worth drinking. Find out which six brands we liked best.
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Celebrate the wine harvest in Livermore Valley
Harvest season is relaxed and fun in Livermore Valley — here are five reasons to visit this hidden gem of Bay Area wine country.
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8 East Bay spots for sips and swigs with kids in tow
Want to get out for a drink, but can’t find a babysitter? Here are eight great East Bay spots where you can grab a beer or a glass of wine — and bring your kids.
