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Winemaker Tasting with Tony Coturri + Pop-Up Bites by Jane!

  • minimo 420 3rd St Oakland, CA, 94607 (map)

Tony Coturri has been making California natural wines for 59 years. If you ask Tony “why make natural wine?” he’ll just tell you that’s how his family always did it. In 1901 his grandfather Enrico immigrated to San Francisco, where he worked as a cooper. He taught the traditional winemaking techniques of his Italian village to his son Harry “Red,” who in turn taught them to his sons Phil and Tony. On Sonoma Mountain, Tony carried on the tradition for decades, farming and sourcing organically grown fruit and making wine without cultured yeast, additives, or SO2 at any stage. His wines are unapologetically bold California reds that evoke the old world. They’re pure and rustic, yet structured and age-worthy. By sharing winery space and wisdom, Tony has also helped numerous natural winemakers get their start, including minimo favorites Ashanta, Caleb Leisure, Absentee Winery, and Etteilla Wines. For good reason, many call him the Godfather of California Natural Wine. We’re thrilled to welcome Tony back to the shop for a winemaker tasting!

Featuring:
Pét-Nat Cider 2022
Albarello 2021
Estate Zinfandel 2021

Sunday, April 16th, 1:00-4:00pm
Flight $16
Wine Club Members get 20% off tastings.

During the tasting, we're hosting a food pop-up from Bites by Jane! Jane Bragen is a local chef focused on creating delicious experiences with the best of what the Bay Area has to offer. Her fun, approachable, and nostalgic bites act as "gateways to the divine," encouraging friends and loved ones to gather over good food and conversation.