NORIA Winery

I had a lot of fun trying the different Pinots in their 4 red wine tasting flight! I personally enjoyed the Sangiacomo Vineyard vintage, I tasted some pleasant, complex acidity. I hope you find your personal favorite too if you give the tasting flight a try! It also happened to be a day with a pop-up event from a Peruvian catering shop (Sujos)! The fried corn dish was amazing, our whole party enjoyed them!

It is wonderful place for awesome wine! This winery is ran by Japanese. It was first time to visit there. When I entered the winery, I felt that what a smell it was. It was great rich aroma. Unfortunately, I was a driver. So I could not drink it. But, every wine has different smell and looks soooo good. I bought a wine, drunk this Sunday with meet. This combination was great as well. Thank you very much for giving us wonderful time and I am going to visit again soon!!!

Heard this winery was owned and operated by Japanese folks and they focused on Pinot Nori. Say no more. I had to visit. Came on a weeknight and it was pretty quiet. I called ahead to see if a reservation was needed, but nope, I was told to just go in. One of the owners Nori greeted me. I knew what I wanted as I checked out their flight menu beforehand. My friend and I each got the red wine flight (3 Pinot Noirs for $30). I enjoy munching on something when tasting so I chose the sesame beef and pork sausage to pair with. I was curious about how Nori started and he told me two ah-ha moments in his life that led him to wine. I asked him many questions about his journey and he was more than happy to share. As a wine maker, Nori was very thorough also in introducing his red wines. He even brought out the soil sample to show the differences. I really liked the first Pinot Noir. It was from Umino Vineyard in Russian Valley. I felt that it had depth and intensity. The 2nd Pinot Noir (Sangiacomo Vineyard) was good, but felt that it was a shade of the first one. Not sure if I would have switched the tasting sequence. The third Pinot Noir was grapes grown in the limestone region in Chalone. Unfortunately, this limestone gave a peppery taste that I did not enjoy. The sausage had a lot of flavor and tasted great with the crackers. In terms of pairing with the Pinot Noirs, it did not overpower the wines, which was great. $30 for a flight is quite affordable compared to Napa although it only had 3 red wines. I would go back again to try other snacks and Nori’s white wines.

Cool and friendly winery! Their wines were made to pair well with sushi. The owners are very friendly, and the space is nice and dog friendly! They also host local pop ups each weekend, which is pretty cool. Definitely recommend checking it out! The Chardonnay is nice for fellow sweet wine lovers. Good, but not too sweet.

Wonderful winery room in Berkeley! Nori, the wine maker and owner makes wines that pair well with Japanese cuisine, and are delicious enough for any occasion. Nori has a compelling story of how he fell in love with California and wine making. Looking forward to taking a few bottles to Japan when I go next year.

Had my first wine tasting flight at Noria Wines in Berkeley. Nori was super nice and educational. He shared that it’s all about the soil and nutrients to produce great tasting wine that complements the delicate taste of sushi. I got the mixed wine flight. It came with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and two Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir came with a huge funny shaped red wine glass that was smooth and pleasant. It didn’t have the acidic or tart flavor of most red wines. Definitely coming back for their wine + sushi popups! Great venue for birthdays and events near SF!

I visited Noria Wines this past Saturday and my friends and I loved it! The owners were so nice and you really felt like you were at a friends house drinking wine. They have food pairings that went really great with the wines. I am not a Chardonnay drinker, but I thought this Chardonnay was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. It wasn't buttery, it was clean and crisp and I bought a bottle. They do a variety of pinot noirs and they were all delicious. I highly recommend coming here, the space is great, the owners are super sweet and they explain everything about the wines and where they come from. Great visit and hope to be back soon!

Surrounded by natural wine tasting rooms, Noria quickly became our favorite winery in the area! On our first visit, we became members, and since then, every return has been met with a warm welcome, even for our dog. We appreciate their Japanese-inspired wine, which is not only unique but is also delicious! I love their savy b in particular which has a lychee aroma and is so tasty but everything is delicious. They have many food pop-ups and events which we would be more inclined to attend if they had more vegetarian options. Nonetheless I highly recommend checking out Noria to enjoy the wine and relaxing atmosphere!

Heard this winery was owned and operated by Japanese folks and they focused on Pinot Nori. Say no more. I had to visit. Came on a weeknight and it was pretty quiet. I called ahead to see if a reservation was needed, but nope, I was told to just go in. One of the owners Nori greeted me. I knew what I wanted as I checked out their flight menu beforehand. My friend and I each got the red wine flight (3 Pinot Noirs for $30). I enjoy munching on something when tasting so I chose the sesame beef and pork sausage to pair with. I was curious about how Nori started and he told me two ah-ha moments in his life that led him to wine. I asked him many questions about his journey and he was more than happy to share. As a wine maker, Nori was very thorough also in introducing his red wines. He even brought out the soil sample to show the differences. I really liked the first Pinot Noir. It was from Umino Vineyard in Russian Valley. I felt that it had depth and intensity. The 2nd Pinot Noir (Sangiacomo Vineyard) was good, but felt that it was a shade of the first one. Not sure if I would have switched the tasting sequence. The third Pinot Noir was grapes grown in the limestone region in Chalone. Unfortunately, this limestone gave a peppery taste that I did not enjoy. The sausage had a lot of flavor and tasted great with the crackers. In terms of pairing with the Pinot Noirs, it did not overpower the wines, which was great. $30 for a flight is quite affordable compared to Napa although it only had 3 red wines. I would go back again to try other snacks and Nori's white wines.

Friendly staff Able to enjoy Japanese pop up for Mother's Day Wonderful taiko drums and delicious food from Meat time

The owner is hands-on and charming. He shares his life story and his love of growing grapes and wine-making. The three Pinot Noir wines are made exactly the same way but grown in three different locations. In this manner, you can actually taste and compare the different soils and minerals and how they affect the finished wine. Paired seamlessly with food that both compliments and highlights the wine flavors. An enlightening experience in this sleek Westbrae/former industrial space. Park on the side street and walk into the tasting room. I easily could have spent more time in the relaxing atmosphere.

Stumbled on this place via Yelp. Spectacular wines (Pinot, Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay) in a fantastic setting with warm and wonderful people. The wines are gorgeous and this place is the real deal.

This is an amazing hidden gem! I heard about this place from some others and finally had a chance to go! They partner with a caterer and served yummy spreads! The wine was amazing! Service was excellent!! Highly recommended

Fun wines - the Sauv Blanc was our table's favorite. Excellent service. Dog and kid friendly indoors. Nice vibe.

Amazing wine, great and friendly service / owners! Very calm environment with WiFi too - wish it were closer to me so I can do work there as well. Make sure to ask the staff to learn more about the wines!

This is an amazing winery run by passionate guys who have been making wine for 20+ years in Napa, and just recently opened their own winery here in Berkeley. It's a hidden gem and I really recommend those who love wines to visit here. My wife and I are huge fans of wine (my wife has a wine expert certificate) and VERY picky, but all the Noria wines we tried positively survived! (We tried all 6 wines)

Great place to have wine and hangout!! Not to mention the great host serving the wine

I love this tasting room. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Exquisite selection of wines. The inside is spacious and clean- enough seating for large and small groups. Highly recommend- you won't be disappointed.