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.

Schedule
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
(D&G Club Members and Vintage Berkeley Club Members get 20% off tickets
Want more info? Learn about our Wine Clubs!)

For Saturday, July 25th – purchase here
For Sunday, July 26th – purchase here
For Full Weekend Pass – purchase here

Looking for accommodations? Use the Visit Berkeley Sponsored Booking Link for the DoubleTree, Berkeley.

PARTICIPATING WINEMAKERS
(Note: Each day features an entirely different line-up of wine makers)

2026 Unfiltered Winemaker to Watch:
Alli Badar, Inter Tidal Wines

Panel Discussions

Before each day’s panel discussions, join us for a concise exploration of how we taste and talk about wine: why we swirl, where wine vocabulary comes from, what’s useful about it—and when it’s worth breaking the rules.