Cute find! Great place to hang out and have a glass (or bottle) of wine and listen to music. They…read morehad a pop up pizza oven out front the Friday evening that we went, also a pop up sake counter, and a jazz trio playing live music. You can taste their wines in flights or order glasses. We ended up buying a bottle of the Gewürztraminer we liked it so much! You can buy bottles and take what you don't finish with you. Owner/winemaker is very friendly and there is a great community feeling to the place.

Nice friendly spot to try new wines. They explain each wine in detail and they taste great. The…read morespace offers chill and relaxing vibes. Highly recommend!

We went to Purity Wine for my friends birthday and had the best experience. The vibe was cozy and…read moreintimate, and everything felt really thoughtful. Our host was amazing, so friendly and knowledgeable, and they made us feel so welcomed and taken care of the whole time. The wines were incredible, and they truly made this birthday celebration feel special. We'll definitely be back!

Every day we think about how lucky we are to live in marina bay... it's becoming a foodie enclave…read morewith stunning bay views, the Sf ferry docking nearby the grand bay trail meandering along the shores, great "mild weather" it seems to always Hover between 65-75 In the day. Kayaks, yachts,bikes, wind surfing fishing and a a slew of casual fun and funky eateries cropping up. It's been a few years since Noel warmly welcomed us "neighbors" into his establishment, prior to officially opening. Through the ups n Downs of Covid and him finding his business legs, we've happily supported this spot, meeting his entire family in the process. Well he is still sweet and humble but.... Busy! I mean as in this organic wine thing is... a big THING! I hi knew??? Apparently Noel did! He's graduated from the curious neighbors and locals featuring his Purity wines, to coop with a dedicated following of passionate organic wine makers and their entourage of fans , Friends devotees; restauranteurs, and media moguls all centered around the notion of organic wines aka a cast of thousands! Damn grapes never had it so good. Case and point Point now following his Instagram account lead by his bike riding enthusiast protege, Tyler, the Study hosted a massive event last weekend. We didn't plan to attend but were curious and anxious to see if it was a success or a bust. The event By the way featured more than 20 wine makers, there was food fun music and when we drove by as nosy neighbors, we heard the music pumping. Wow the crowd was massive! Standing room only spilling onto the drive way and garage bay. Of course the crowd was typical Bay Area, ethnically diverse hip, smart and totally having a blast! You may be wondering why we didn't go? We have a puppy who is bat shit cray cray. He loves people so much he would be all over anyone who say ah cute puppy and mayhem would be the result! Not to mention the wine spillage food tables rummaged. All this even tho Noel insists we bring Koa over so the team can meet him. Well maybe a lazy Thursday or Friday evening when things aren't quite off the chain.which frankly... seems to be an impossible goal. The study wine bar is chocked full of wine related happenings and the fan base has exploded! Hell I remember I had to help Noel create his Yelp account. For 2 years he had less than 10 folks commenting! Wow times have changed! To quote Steve Harvey, You go boy!!! The variety, creativity and passion of Noel and his fellow wine stompers, have the neighborhood buzzing... in a good way.

I attended their Unfiltered Wine Festival today. Great event! As someone that worked in the wine…read moreindustry prior to this unfiltered movement, I know very little about it, but I'm interested to learn. I mainly came to go to the Breaking the Champagne Spell: California's Great Sparkling Wine Experiment panel, which included Chris Cottrell (legend!), and Michael Cruse (Ultramarine). I learned a lot! I discovered a new favorite winery at that vendor tastings as well, The Grenachista. This guy only focuses on Grenache. I especially liked his reds! All around great event with great panels topics. Looking forward to next year!

Absolutely cool space and great staff. I found this place through a Yelp elite event and went for a…read moretasting weeks later. Space is huge, bright and comfortable. Staff is so personable and the wine delicious. We split two tastings and shared. We both were fans of the reds, yet bought a bottle of the white to go home. We will be back for sure.

Very nice staff, fun location with a really nice outdoor seating area, interesting wines!…read more We didn't try any of the snacks, but they had some that we might try next time. We did teo flights of wine and they were very light and crisp. The staff was super nice and walked us through the wine selections and helped us to an outside seating area where we got to enjoy the sunshine. The outdoor seating area looks to be great for groups as it's large and covered!

Great wine tasting service! Alex was very patient with my indecision lol!…read moreWe selected tasting the Thanksgiving table, $35 And Fox Hill harvest $30 Loved the 2014 Sunshine Rosato! Since it was a cold night we finished our night with hot tea Genamaicha

The wine was really good here, some of the best in the Gilman district. We appreciated getting an…read moreexplanation of the brand and of the wine selection from the owner. Our favorites were the sparkling Rose and the Sonoma County Pinot Noir (which was carried by ANA in its first class cabin!)

Now that I have a lot more experience with Noria, I wanted to update my review. We've visited many…read moretimes and joined the wine club as well. First, these are the nicest people in the wine business. Warm and gracious and extremely knowledgable about the wine and vineyards. When we first qwnt to Noria, it was mostly superb Pinots and Chardonnay. Since, they've added a wonderful Gewürztraminer and a bomb Sauvignon Blanc as well. These are finely crafted wines from some of the best vineyards in Sonoma and beyond (no, they don't have rows of vines in Berkeley) and the bang for the buck is off the charts. I'm mostly a red drinker and only enjoy Pinots occasionally and Noria was my go-to. The addition of more white wines (and rosé) combined with my move to a warmer climate have made Noria indespensible for me. Absolutely check them out. Do yourself a favor and start at Noria, go across the street to Broc Cellars and then Donkey and Goat for a perfect wine tasting day right in Berkeley.

Love love Hammerling! They are located in the Berkeley or Gilman wine block, an area with several…read morewineries. They are known for their California Sparkling wines. My first visit was for their "Thirst Trap" sparkling wine tasting. It is a very cute and comfy and spacious tasting room with seating inside and outside. They also partner with a few wineries in the area for1st Fridays, the perfect time to try wines and food from their vendors. This spot is on my list for wine tasting in Berkeley!

Our daughter and her fiancé had their wedding welcome party at Hammerling Wines a few weeks ago for…read moreabout 100 guests and it was absolutely perfect. The venue is both very comfortable and cool with a variety of seating options for guests, the Hammerling wines we selected to be served were delicious, they had a perfect outdoor space for a pop-up pizza oven to set up, and Hammerling's manager and staff were exceptional - both during the planning phase and during the party. The vibe was so lovely, and the bride and groom could not have been happier. And it was a great way for our out-of-towners to get a nice slice of Berkeley. Everyone had a wonderful time, and it was just the best kick off for the wedding the following day. Highly Recommend!

Came for the wine and jazz on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. John the owner is a great host and…read moretakes time to get to know you all. Poppy the dog was a great host too. So sweet. We enjoyed a tasting of the wines. Then bought a bottle of the Pinot to enjoy while taking in the views and jazz music. The olive oil is great too. We parked on the Alvarado staging area and walked a brief 15 minute hike through Wildcat Canyon. Overall we had a good time and can't wait to go back.

Our favorite neighborhood hangout. Love everything about this place - the setting, the wine, the…read moreolive oil, the people, the dogs...

Cute little spot and delicious, unique wine! The winemaker poured our tasting and was very friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. Dog-friendly and relaxed!

A small winery, with a cozy tasting experience. This spot is cool because you get to sit where the…read morewine is made and interact directly with the owner who makes the wine himself. All the wines were delightful and would be worthwhile visiting for again :)