Prima Materia Winery at Local Vines

1) Wine was so good and service was excellent. They are so nice here and passionate about their craft! 2) If you buy a two bottles then a tasting flight is free. Would recommended starting with a flight and using that to pick which bottles to get. 3) After we bought two bottles, we decided to cork one on the spot, and they waived the corking fee, very kindly of them. Thanks for a great experience!

We came to taste some wine and share some pleasant time with friends before a dinner reservation. Prima has a nice set-up where you can do a tasting of 6 of the wines they are pouring for $20. A cheese and chorizo plate to accompany costs $18 and was pretty good. Nice to have the cheeses to go with the wine. Their wine varietals are pretty unique and generally well executed. Price point of the wine is reasonable and a good value. Overall (TLDR): low key, enjoyable experience. I'd come back again to enjoy some pleasant wine tasting close to home. The good: interesting varietals at a good price. Our server was very nice. The menu explains the varietals nicely so that you knew what to expect from wines you've probably not heard of before. Saves a lot of questions. the bad: nothing The mediocre: I guess you could call the ambiance around where we were seated as nothing terribly special, but it didn't detract from the wine tasting either.

Small and intimate wine tasting venue with a lovely selection of wines all coming from the Prima Materia Winery. The menu also includes information about the winery and the grapes which we found to be very helpful. The service was great and most importantly the wine is really good. Highly recommended to not miss this gem if you are in the area. We went before going to dinner and it was perfect!

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in my neighborhood (Temescal)and thanks to a Open Table email with suggestions in my neighborhood I made a reservation @ Prima Materia Winery for 4.00pm the weather couldn’t have been better 😎. Parking was hard to find 😟. Once we arrived at the winery things got better. We were seated immediately, actually given options as to where we’d like to sit ✨ Or waitress was very attentive and descriptive of the wine menu ✨ordered a 6 wine 🍷 tasting flight ✈️ along with a cheese and chorizo tray, it was all very tasty. Reasonable priced, great service and good wine 🍷. Felt good to be outdoors and support our local neighborhood business during a time when restaurants and bars have been grievously affected. I’ll definitely be taking flight to return to Prima Materia Winery Tasting Room in The Temescal ❣️

I have been a wine club member here for years and the wine has been consistently good for a fair price. There is always a good variety in the types of wines offered including some you do not see often.

This is such a cute tasting shop. I like bold/robust reds and this place has it! The wines are from the kelseyville region of CA. Great place for a date but it is small. If you're into local wine shops, or memberships definitely check this out.

Teeny tiny wine tasting shop with about 12 seats, maybe. Feels like you're trying wine in someone's mother's eat-in kitchen. And I mean that in a good way! Highly knowledgeable and friendly staff. A really nice place to stay a little while and sip wine.

Nice little spot in Temescal alley. Very good wine with some unusual grapes. Proprietor is extremely knowledgeable but nothing snooty or precious about the place. If you are thinking of going, you should go.

If you ask "too long?" as I walk away from your establishment, you only add lighter fluid to the fire. Thank goodness there are an abundance of superior bars and tasting rooms in the area to run to. Had this been our last stop of the day surely it would have soured a lovely afternoon. My friend and I arrived just after 4pm for a tasting. One couple were seated ahead of us, quickly followed by our escort to a table near the entrance. Our host provided menus then said he would be with us shortly. I stepped away to the restroom, returned, then my friend did the same. While she was away I requested water for the table, to which the host said 'it's inside," as he continued indoors. Tone. Is everything. I tucked it away because I noticed he was operating solo, and an hour remained for him to be open. When I walked in to get the water, he said "I probably should have said that when I sat you." All good. At the table we reviewed the menu and continued our conversation about wine regions and our favorite blends. I noticed how the host served the tables both in front and behind us, never coming to our table in the middle and at the entrance of the wine shop. We could not be missed. This happened two times. You know the moment when you realize something is off about something, you squint your eyes, maybe tilt your head and tune everything out. I began to quietly simmer then asked my friend how long we'd been there. I thought maybe 15 minutes had passed but it was a whopping 32 minutes! We confirmed by our check-in on Yelp. 32 minutes of watching this man pass us by. I stood up and said let's go to my friend. As we exited the alleyway, the host conveniently comes out only to say "too late?" My guy, seriously?! No games to be played here, I have checkers at home. I hope management, the owner and investors read this. Hire someone else.

I had been wanting to try Prima Materia so I took myself out for some wine tasting in my neighborhood today. I got there a few minutes before the Sunday at 2pm seated tasting. The tasting was six wines for $25. It started with a rosé and then went to five reds. It was fun to experience this in temescal, and as a wine lover the wine was pretty good! I didn't feel compelled to buy a bottle but the service was nice and even though it was cloudy, the patio was pleasant to sit on. Would recommend for the novelty of the experience (why should Berkeley have all the fun with their tasting rooms)?

The star - by far - was the Aglianico. My new favorite varietal. Tastings arrive in test tubes. This aerates the wine when poured. I found it a clever way to control which wine and how much I wanted to try at a time. Space-saving over a table full of glasses. Also, chic. Plenty of outdoor seating. $15 to try 6 wines. If you buy, a portion or all of the fee is waived. Aglianico is as old vine as it gets. Pliny the Elder dug it. As did the ancient Romans. Today it's cultivated in Campania, Italy and in a spot here in California to taste in Oakland. Pretty amazing. Dark, deep fruit. Complexity. Dry like an Italian wine should be. Further develops over 10 years. Drinkable now like a Californian. Full-bodied and interesting to get to know. Nice to meet you, Aglianico. Open Sat - Sun.

Prima is a hidden East Bay gem! Haven't had a wine we didn't like. Many old world varietals at a really accessible price point...the Sangiovese is a favorite. You can usually walk up and snag a table though I wish they were open more days.

If you're thinking about visiting - DO IT! I was here with a party of four for outdoor seating. Since it was our first time here , we each did the wine tasting flights, which comes with 6 wines from their menu for only $15. They come in these cute tubes that you pour into your glass to taste. We are a mixed group of wine drinkers so we can attest that there's something for everyone. My personal favorites were the Barbera (their best seller) and Sagrantino. We also ordered a bottle to share after the tasting. Bottles are around $20-35 which is relatively affordable. Our host, Jonathan, was stellar! He was nothing but patient, considerate, helpful and knowledgeable. In addition to being great at his job, he had us laughing the entire time which really created for a non-intimidating and memorable experience. The location is great for small parties and tables were socially distant. The location is also convenient. There are tons of eateries, desserts, and shops nearby to explore. I am definitely coming back here again and may even sign up for a membership.

Wine tasting in a cute alley! I almost felt like I was on vacation. I went on a Sunday and made a reservation prior. They have wine for sale by the bottle, glass or you can get a flight of 6 for $15. We decided for the variety and got the 6 tastings. All of the wine we tried was delicious. I will definitely be back for future tastings!

Pietro, the winemaker, crafts authentic Italian style wines from vineyards near Clear Lake. The Temescal tasting place is easy going and has great cheese plates .

Small and cute wine tasting room. Prima Materia grows their grapes and makes their wines in Lake County near Clear Lake. This little taste room is in the Temescal Alley. They have some interesting varieties that you don't typically see. The Barbera is a medium red that is super smooth with some coconut notes on the finish. The Aglianico is a heavier red, full bodied, sweeter, but not too sweet, and would pair wonderfully with steak. They also have great Chardonnay and Rose. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. And we brought our chihuahua to taste with us.

Visited the tasting room for the first time with my partner. Overall, the wines are okay - I've had better but I've also had worse. The best two varietals we tasted were Sangiovese and Zinfandel (both from their current Regular Production flight - $28). It's a good place to visit if you're newer to wine tasting. The wines are not super complex and you get six tastings per flight. A cheese plate is available if you'd like to snack/pair while you taste your wine.

Stumbled upon this gem in Temescal alley and was greeted warmly by the staff. The $20 tasting includes a selection of 6 wines and the fee is waived with purchase of 2 bottles. The wine came out in test tubes and were all fantastic. My favorite were the muscat (the right balance of sweetness), Sangiovese (light and cherry) and the Zinfandel (jammy and easy to drink). Ended up purchasing a few bottles to take home and will be back for more! Overall good vibes and definitely a great place to check out if you are in the area!

This place makes great wines and serves them in a great little alleyway that feels removed from the chaos. The service is always good, but sometimes spread thin. The times when the service Has been the best and when the servers seem to be the most at ease is when there are two people working.

We came to taste some wine and share some pleasant time with friends before a dinner reservation. Prima has a nice set-up where you can do a tasting of 6 of the wines they are pouring for $20. A cheese and chorizo plate to accompany costs $18 and was pretty good. Nice to have the cheeses to go with the wine. Their wine varietals are pretty unique and generally well executed. Price point of the wine is reasonable and a good value. Overall (TLDR): low key, enjoyable experience. I'd come back again to enjoy some pleasant wine tasting close to home. The good: interesting varietals at a good price. Our server was very nice. The menu explains the varietals nicely so that you knew what to expect from wines you've probably not heard of before. Saves a lot of questions. the bad: nothing The mediocre: I guess you could call the ambiance around where we were seated as nothing terribly special, but it didn't detract from the wine tasting either.

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in my neighborhood (Temescal)and thanks to a Open Table email with suggestions in my neighborhood I made a reservation @ Prima Materia Winery for 4.00pm the weather couldn't have been better . Parking was hard to find . Once we arrived at the winery things got better. We were seated immediately, actually given options as to where we'd like to sit Or waitress was very attentive and descriptive of the wine menu ordered a 6 wine tasting flight along with a cheese and chorizo tray, it was all very tasty. Reasonable priced, great service and good wine . Felt good to be outdoors and support our local neighborhood business during a time when restaurants and bars have been grievously affected. I'll definitely be taking flight to return to Prima Materia Winery Tasting Room in The Temescal

I really dig Prima Materia wines -- particularly the cab and Grenache. I also like buying the variety pack cases, which brings the cost per bottle down to about $22. And it's fun to learn about varietals with which I'm unfamiliar, like agalianico.

I love these wines! The winemaker, Pietro, is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful when you ask about the different wines. The cheese plates are a nice accompaniment. I have been several times and have loved everything I've tried. Great spot to sip and pick up a bottle or two!

What a cute place! Pietro and Ti were so sweet and helpful. I had a glass of Chardonnay which Pietro made and it was absolutely stunning. Definitely go check it out and support this business.

This place is great. The staff really know their stuff and they are enforcing safety measures for the outdoor patio. I did the tasting and my fave was the Sangiovese.

Cute little wine bar located in Temescal District. The gentleman that helped us was super nice and attentive. Great wine variety and the cheese and chorizo platter was delish and paired well with the different wines in our sampler. We ended up taking two bottles home and will def recommend this spot to wine lovers!

This is a small wine bar in the Temescal district. The tasting is a great deal and the wine is delicious! The atmosphere is unpretentious, welcoming, and relaxed. We were so impressed with the wine that we joined the wine club! Again, a very good deal. Highly recommend visiting this place!

Temescal is an area I frequent often. Following a lunch in the area, my husband and I were taking a walk and stumbled upon Prima Materia. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this delightful winery tasting room. The wines are mostly Italian varietals and all were delicious. We purchased a few bottles which we quickly drank during the week! We've been back multiple times for glasses of wine and will continue to return.

The highest quality wine in a very relaxed local atmosphere as well as free tastings when you become a member. They know their customers by name!

The grapes are interesting - Italian style - and delicious. They do a great job and the wines are reasonably priced!

Nestled in the Temescal Alleys, a quaint tasting room with unpretentious staff. Pietro took time to explain the wine, the terroir, the history of the winery. A great addition to the neighborhood.

This is a really sweet little counter space that supports local Bay Area-based vintners. The generous tasting (at least seven wines) fee was waived once I bought a very reasonably priced Barbera. The patrons were as welcoming as the owners and my little Aussie cattle dog fit right in. Math Rock geekery alert: they were playing Shellac, which paired well :)

The wines were excellent. Pietro was super friendly and walked us through each of the very small bottlings of rare Italian varieties. Highly recommended for folks interested in trying interesting and locally made wines!

Really nice want bar and tasting room with a relaxed neighborhood vibe. The wines are from the estate vineyard in Lake County, Mendocino (I think some fruit is also from Yolo County). The winemaker himself was there when we visited, and it was really interesting to taste through the whole list.

I came upon this tasting room by accident passing his sandwich board on my way to Temescal alley. I like to support small businesses so popped in, the wine wine maker/ business owner/ chef Pietro was chill, very knowledgeable and friendly. Soon after another young woman joined, and slowly the small tasting room filled as we all spoke of the wines we we're tasting, foods we would pair it with and questions regarding the anthropology of food. An unpretentious community of people enjoying good wine. The prices are affordable as well. I brought home a bottle of the Tinta Roriz since all of us tasters thought it would air well with cassoulet and I had a comforting Shepard's pie already made. The Tinta paired perfectly and I am so excited to find this tasting room within walking distance.