I love this winery! All of Dave's wines are delicious, whether red, white or sparkling. He has an incredible First Friday event every month with music, food vendors, cocktails, and a great vibe. Children and dogs are welcome! Also, it's a great date night place if you're looking for something low-key on some nights read more

So I stumbled across this little gem and it was cute I couldn't find it at first I was circling and circling, but it was the place that I had saw just didn't look quite like a winery once I got in there I was amazed that Guy was super nice and there's quite a few people there the wine was good. It was a Gurvitzdemeanor wine. But it wasn't my usual the usual is really well not really sweet but it taste. This was more of a dry. It's still yummy though, but I would go check them out in Richmond like in the Cutz so go check them out. we really nice atmosphere they have cheese and all of the things. read more

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Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age -- Pope John XXIII Hopefully I'm improving with age ;-) Been here several times over the years, mostly when Rocky Island oysters is here. The wine is decent, the place is interesting, the live music is usually local and good. The owner isn't the most chatty guy around but his place is a nice amenity for Richmond as they have a few events here every month. Recommended! Add a lovely walk on the bay to make it even better :-) read more

Absolutely love this winery. Every wine we've had has been consistently excellent and clearly made with care. We loved them so much that we chose their wines for our wedding and they were a huge hit with our guests. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Went there over the weekend and the wine was amazing. We got there a little early while the owner was setting up for a band. He still welcomed us in and was incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back and try more of the varietals. read more

I went to a Friday eve blues performance there. Nice venue, relaxed vibe, cheese and crackers for sale with wines to taste. My favorite wine from the tasting flight was their rosé. I'd go back. read more

Here you'll find delicious wine. Of course we love that it's a small batch local operation! The wine is good, and you should try it, like now! read more

Came for their block party and had a super good time with friends. We enjoyed a few bottles of the sparkling and red wines and I went home with a bottle of sparkling. There were food trucks there and a band. The vibe was happy and fun. And the winemaker was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to come back! read more

Its a small, warm comfortable and most of all friendly place. The wine is great! So is the food! Dave is very personable and informative

If you want a vibey spot to get together with friends and drink great wine, this is it. I've been here once before and came today for an impromptu Sunday date. We lucked out with a live band and glasses of most bottles. We had the Anderson Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir, which was a treat. I also had a glass of the '19 Anderson Valley Chardonnay, which is freakin' delicious. We were being wine nerds and said we got a nose of manure--but like George Castanza says, the best kind ("ma" + "newer," whats not to love???). I really "stepped in it" by sharing our tasting notes with the Dave, the owner, but regardless, this wine is DELICIOUS. They also had live music (The Charles Wheal band) and they brought a wonderful energy to the space. Add the wine barrels, a wall of south facing windows for beautiful sunlight, and Dave's fun hospitality, and we couldn't ask for more. Best spontaneous Berkeley Sunday in a long time!! We're already planning our engagement party here and will definitely be back. read more

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Windchaser is a hidden gem that is a must visit if you enjoy California-style wines. The winemaker Dave makes high-quality wines at affordable price-points and 1:1 service unmatched at any other winery. Some highlights include Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, and his blend the Red Triangle. It's a welcoming atmosphere to bring friends and family, often with food trucks featuring oysters or BBQ. Joining the wine club gives you a great discount too. read more

Great wine and chill scene! We also went on a Friday for the food trucks. Great bbq!

Great wines! All local and you get to meet the windchaser himself! Can't miss tastings Friday and Saturday, often with food. Amazing afternoon with wine and oysters. Cool warehouse location and a great addition to Richmond! read more

Tasty, unique wines and a cute space! The winemaker was pouring for us and was also very friendly and pleasant. We'll definitely be back! I recommend popping in and doing a tasting if you're in the area. read more

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This is the best urban winery in the country! Dave rocks this place. The wine is literally made by one guy with one particular vision of wine and it is so "Bay area"! We love it. We will remain members forever read more

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Always love hanging out at Windchaser, especially enjoy the Pinots! And the fun effervescent whites/roses that show up occasionally. Dave is a great host, and we feel like we are family there (in a good way). read more

Great wine sold by the owner who is a friendly and knowledgeable guy. Definitely the type of business I like to support

The new kid on the block! Windchaser Wine opened up relatively recently, but the owner and wine maker I believe comes from neighbor, Donkey & Goat Winery. (Details are a bit hazy as this was the 3rd stop on a wino tour). This is more of a production facility in a warehouse with a small little tasting bar. No tables, no seats even. Definitely a bare bones operation, with the owner operating the tasting, and I like it: Old school, not pretentious and real authentic. This dude is trying to sell you bottles to enjoy, not a wine club membership...yet. The wines were really good with of course some being more enjoyed than others. I picked up a few bottles to waive the $15 tasting fee and left happy. A solid addition the the Berkeley wine scene and happy to go back and support this small operation. read more

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Energetic spot in an industrial area with great wine and a pretty good deal on a case of the same.

My friends and I saw an add on social media showing wine tasting and bbq so decided to check this place out. The bbq spot is located just right outside of Windchaser Wine and they're pretty good. Unfortunately our experience wine tasting wasn't very good. The guy pouring our glasses did not explain anything about the wines and answered our questions in a rude sarcastic tone. His pours were very sloppy, spilling on the table and sides of the glasses. He seemed to not care at all the entire time. Tastings are $25 and are very basic. Not the worst, but you can certainly do better with the service elsewhere. read more

Stumbled upon this winery this past Sunday, and what a gem of a find! It was a cute little indoor setting (maintained good spacing, and good ventilation) where you don't need to be blinded or sunburned by the sun. We decided to do the tasting which comes with 5 different wines. I'm more a red wine drinker so was happy to finish off the tasting with 3 great reds. However the white wines were also nice and refreshing. Ended up getting a few bottles. Highly recommend the Second Reef red blend, you just have to try it! Also the malbec tasted just like cherry jolly ranchers, and I mean this in the best way possible. Can't wait to come back in the future check out other tastings and to pick up more of their Second Reef! read more

If you're only tasting one wine on 5th St., make it a Windchaser. Here's why: they make the best wine. Lots of the surrounding wineries are cute and kitsch and maybe they have a cornhole lawn (fun) or don't use sulfites (stupid) or they sing to their grapes (Berkeley), but at the end of the day I imagine people want to drink the best wine Berkeley's little valley has to offer. Windchaser's Gewurztraminer might be my favorite wine of the year. Smells like fresh petals in water. Their reds are next level, with the Mourvèdre and Red Triangle blend at top of my list, too. The interior is large, completely filled with air with its rollaway front wall setup, and there's a few outdoor tables that catch great sun in the late afternoon. The guy who runs the joint is way cool, too. And as far as I can tell it's a one man show: the dude pouring today will stomp grapes tonight. read more

I finally had a chance to come and visit the new tasting room yesterday and it doesn't disappoint! The wine is always so damn good and delicious (and somehow never gives me a hangover). But I have to say Daves hospitality with his light sarcasm and straightforward approach to wine tasting makes it fun and refreshing. Case in point I went to pick up my wine club delivery yesterday and got to chatting with Dave while meeting nice people and ended up staying for two hours. read more

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Winemaking at its finest. If you are in the Berkely on the weekend this is must-do! Dave's vision on where to take the wine is completely mindblowing. The wine is not over blended and sometimes not filtered giving the varietal the centerstage is deserves. Sit back and enjoy the wine and they sometimes have music. VERY dog-friendly. read more

We happened along this winery pre-COVID after going to another winery in the area and I just realized I hadn't left a review. They were a pleasant surprise. It doesn't look like much from outside or entering, just a big cold warehouse. But the wine is great and reasonably priced- we really liked the red blend and gewürztraminer. The wine maker was friendly and answered our many questions. read more

So me and my boyfriend went here on last Friday. This was the first wine tasting I have ever done. And unfortunately it was the worst experience ever. The reason why was because of the guy that was serving us. He showed no interest AT ALL. The reason why I say that is because all the other people he spoke to he had so much energy and passion when speaking to them and was so nice. Then when he came to us it was a short vague explanation, we did not get the same energy and passion he was giving other people around us and it was VERY noticeable. He clearly had a problem with us and I believe it was a race problem. The wine was good, I love the Pinot but the service was horrible. I rather just go to a bar and get a glass a wine instead of getting the service we did from him. It's too bad we still live in a world where we treat people based on how they look instead of who they are. read more

We were sent here by the tasting room folks at Donkey and Goat right around the corner. We were greeted by Dave Gifford, the winemaker and owner. The wines were great and were being enjoyed by all in the tasting room that afternoon. We walked out with a nice bottle of pinot noir. Dave is a super nice guy and we enjoyed spending time with him. Highly recommended. If you're doing the Broc Cellars, D&G circuit, add Windchaser. Urban winetasting in Berkeley makes for a nice afternoon! read more

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I love coming here on weekends and trying the wines Dave has made. My favorite has been the still and the bubbly that he makes from grüner veltliner grapes from Anderson Valley. It is the best secret on 4th Street! read more

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This winery is fabulous. The owner, and winemaker assisted us on Sunday when we stopped in. The location is great, and there are these beautiful ivies on the walls outside the wine tasting room. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of having the owner and winemaker tell us about his wine, the process of how he makes it, and seeing his passion along with it. I didn't take any pictures as I was too busy enjoying the experience! The ambiance was great, and of course we had great company. The wines were fantastic. Not overpowering in anyway, but had the right notes. We bought a red wine from here and can't wait to enjoy it with our family. I will definitely be back and who knows maybe even have an event here one day! Highly recommend this winery! read more

What a fun way to start the weekend. We did the flights of wine and were so impressed we came home with some. Nice partnership with the oyster guy out front who served not only great oysters but an incredible Smash Burger. read more

New location is even better! Love coming in here to try the wine, chat with the winemaker (who often gives us a taste of something extra!), and just generally enjoy the spot. One of the best natural wine makers in Berkeley. Excited to watch this place grow! read more

Popped in here sort of on accident. We had tasted at Lusu, right around the corner, and decided to check out a couple more spots. We had our sights set on Donkey & Goat, although a torrential downpour and flooding guided us here. The owner was gracious and took the time to not only tell us about the wines we were drinking, but also answer our random questions. While big and bold reds are my favorites, Windchaser has a nice selection of purposely lighter wines. The tasting fee can be applied to a purchase, so it would be kind of silly to not leave with a bottle to enjoy later. read more

Great local winery. Down the alley from donkey and goat/ blue ox. Love the Pinot noir but the whole flight was great. Big enough space to bring the whole crowd. read more

This one man show small winery is awesome! Great, chill atmosphere and delicious wines. Dog and baby friendly!

This place is a gem! First off, the wine is really good. We did a tasting and enjoyed every wine we had, you can't go wrong. Secondly, the place is cool. It is relaxing and enjoyable environment in the tasting room. Last but not least, the owner is knowledgeable and friendly. He even showed us some of the grapes that he is currently fermenting and explained the process to us. It was really cool. I recommend stopping by wind chaser. You won't be disappointed! read more

Dave is awesome. Small production wine with delicious reds and whites. Such a lovely low key location in west Berkeley. We did a tasting plus a few half glasses. We were blown away by the Mourvèdre- super complex and delicious. Great job Dave! read more

Remarkable. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place after an underwhelming experience at a neighboring winery. This place is in an alley, and we would have ignored it if we hadn't felt unsatisfied. That would have been a mistake. My typical euphemistic response to wines I don't like is that they are "interesting." However, the wines here are both truly unique and likable. In particular, the pinot gris, grenache, and syrah are standouts. My boyfriend and I like the wines so much, that we bought one of each wine we tried. Indeed, I liked one so much that we bought more than one. The winemaker, Dave is both casual and opinionated. He has stories to accompany his wines, if you only ask. I look forward to joining the club when it forms. read more

Great wine and service. Dave, the winemaker, was funny and hospitable throughout the tasting. The space is nice and open and a great place to bring a group of friends and family. read more

Favorite wines!! Pinot Noir all day... I will be going back. Dave, wine maker shared his story and was very personable. Great spot to enjoy the red wine flight and visit with friends. Looks like you could bring in your own food, as other guests had brought in pizza!! Selection of bar seating, small and large tables. read more

Went here a few weeks ago after randomly walking by and I'm glad we stopped! We were apparently tasters number 3 and 4 on the first day open! It was great talking to Dave, asking about his process making wine and starting his own winery! The wine itself was all phenomenal. We had a slightly effervescent Pino Gris, and a very interesting Granache that were my favorites. Dave told us about how he focuses on making more natural wines, so they might not be very stereotypical of the style but delicious nonetheless. Can't recommend this place enough, the good wine and good conversation make it a necessary stop! read more