Experience the Unfiltered Wine Festival: July 25-26 in Berkeley!

The Unfiltered Wine Festival will take place on July 25-26 at Donkey & Goat Winery in Berkeley, California. This event, titled “A Celebration of Wine on the Edge,” promises attendees an engaging experience filled with tastings of low-intervention wines from several noted California producers, complemented by thought-provoking panel sessions.

The panels will cover intriguing topics such as:

• “Breaking the Champagne Spell: California’s Great Sparkling Wine Experiment”
• “From Chad Hinds’ ‘Psychic Terroir’ to Vinyl Listening Bars: Recentering The Experiential Value of Wine Through Music”
• “An Essential and Elusive Grail: Imagining the Future of California Table Wine”
• “Natural vs. Conventional: Where Is The Line and Why Does It Matter?”
• “The Lodi Effect: How Did Lodi Become a Hotbed for Creativity in Wine?”
• “What Makes A Great Wine: Restraint versus Risk.”

These discussions will feature prominent California winemakers, journalists, and sommeliers, providing rich insights into the wine industry.

The list of wine producers participating in the festival includes:

Saturday, July 25th:

• AmByth Estate
• Analog Wine Co.
• Donkey & Goat
• Ghostnote
• Forlorn Hope
• A Tribute to Grace
• And many more.

Sunday, July 26th:

• 280 Project
• Arcadian
• Bedrock
• Ruby Blanca
• Ser Wines
• Ryme Cellars
• And other independent winemakers.

Attendees can look forward to discovering a variety of unique wines from both newcomers and established producers, all dedicated to high integrity in winemaking.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM each day.
• Where: Donkey & Goat Winery, 1340 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (map).
• Tickets: $65 for each day or $95 for a two-day pass.

This festival offers a beautiful opportunity for wine enthusiasts to engage deeply with the world of low-intervention wines and connect with both renowned and rising stars in the industry.

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