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Unfiltered
A Celebration of Wine on the Edge
A two-day festival celebrating 60 of the region's most dynamic natural and low-intervention winemakers. From small avant-garde producers pushing boundaries to long-standing legacy wineries that have shaped their regions for decades. Capacity is intentionally limited to foster connection, discovery, and conversation.
Schedule
12:00 — 13:00
Industry Tasting
13:00 — 17:00
General Admission — Tastings, food, and music
18:00 — 21:00
After Party at Vintage Berkeley (Vine Street Store)
Note: Each day features an entirely different lineup of winemakers.
What to Expect
- 60 winemakers — Natural and low-intervention producers from across California and beyond
- Panel discussions — Deep dialogue on philosophy, climate, and the future of wine
- Local chefs — Tasty bites paired with the wines
- Ambient vinyl — Intimate, engaging atmosphere
- Limited capacity — Designed for connection and conversation
2026 Winemaker to Watch
Alli Badar — Inter Tidal Wines
Panel Discussions
Saturday 25 July
- Breaking the Champagne Spell: California's Great Sparkling Wine Experiment — moderated by Matt Wood (The Indie Wine Podcast)
- What is California Wine? The Curse and The Blessing of Our Temperate Climate — moderated by Gilian Handleman (Jackson Family Wines)
- Climate Change & Information Technology — rewriting the map of viticulture — moderated by Adam Huss (Beyond Organic Wine Podcast)
Sunday 26 July
- Natural vs. Conventional: Where Is The Line and Why Does It Matter? — moderated by Jared Brandt (Donkey & Goat)
- Why is Lodi The Watering Hole of Natural Wine? — moderated by Maryam Ahmed (Maryam and Company)
- What Makes A Great Wine: Restraint versus Risk — moderated by Chad Arnold (Paul Markus Wines)