UNFILTERED WINE FESTIVAL
Unfiltered: A Celebration of Wine on the Edge
Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26, 2026
Hosted at Donkey & Goat Winery · Berkeley, CA
60 of the region’s most dynamic natural and low‑intervention winemakers. The festival brings together the full spectrum of winemaking, from small, avant‑garde producers pushing boundaries to long‑standing legacy wineries that have shaped their regions for decades.
Panel discussions throughout the weekend invite deeper dialogue, offering insight into the philosophies, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of wine and the culture it supports. Local chefs provide tasty bites, and ambient vinyl sets the tone for an intimate, engaging experience.
Capacity is intentionally limited to foster connection, discovery, and conversation. Leading up to the festival, Unfiltered‑related events featuring participating winemakers will take place throughout the Bay Area.
‘Unfiltered: A Celebration of Wine on the Edge’ is building on last year’s success, and working closely with Bay Area retailers with the goal of converting festival visibility into measurable shelf presence and distribution for small producers and legacy wineries. This event is about building continuity for independent wineries.
Industry Tasting: 12:00–1:00 PM
General Admission: 1:00–5:00 PM
After Party: Sat & Sun 6:00 PM–9:00 PM at Vintage Berkeley (Vine Street Store)
TICKETS & PRICING
One day ticket – $65
Full Weekend Pass – $95
For Saturday, July 25th – purchase here
For Sunday, July 26th – purchase here
For Full Weekend Pass – purchase here
Sunday Wineries
280 Project
Arcadian
Bedrock
Ellsworth Wines
Enfield
Etteilla Wines
Gondak Cellars
Haarmeyer Wine
Helia Wine Co.
Hovik Wine
Mad Marvlus Wine
Madson Wines
Maison Des Plaisances
Minus Tide Wines
Native Bloom Winery
Newfound Wines
Ottavino Wines
Popelouchum Estate
Precedent
Ruby Blanca
Ruth Lewandowski
Ryme Cellars
Samuel Louis Smith
Schema Wines
Ser Wines
Stagiaire Wine
Trail Marker Wine
Virgo Magic
Ward Four
EDUCATIONAL PANELS – SUNDAY
Natural vs. Conventional: Where Is The Line and Why Does It Matter?
Joe Davis (Arcadian), Nicole Walsh (SER Wine), Brent Mayeaux (Stagiaire), Sydney Rogers (Opus One)
Moderated by Jared Brandt, Co-founder of Donkey and Goat
The Lodi Effect: How Did Lodi Become a Hotbed for Creativity in Wine?
Drew Huffine (Trail Marker), Sabrina Tamayo (Ruby Blanca), Jakes Des Voignes (Heleje), Ann-Marie Koth (Mokelumne Glen Vineyards)
Moderated by Maryam Ahmed of Maryam + Company
What Makes A Great Wine: Restraint versus Risk
Brent Mayeaux (Stagiaire), Angela Osborne (A Tribute to Grace), Gideon (Clos Saron), Randal Grahm (Bonny Doon), Kimberly Charles (President and Founder, Charles Communications Associates)
Moderated by Chad Arnold, GM and Head Buyer at Paul Marcus Wines