All Profits Donated to Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Hella Chenin is one-day festival at Hammerling Wines in Berkeley. We're featuring 70+ Chenin Blancs from top Californian and South African winemakers.
The day kicks off with a must-see panel with Tegan Passalacqua (Sandlands) and Bernhard Bredell (Scions of Sinai), followed by tastings, live music, and food from Bay Area chefs
Hella Chenin is all about giving Chenin Blanc the love it deserves. We're here to spotlight the variety, get more people hyped on it, and give family-run wineries the exposure they deserve.
Hella Chenin isn’t just a one-time thing—it’s the start of something big. We’re building a community that’ll grow annually. This year, we're featuring 25 Californian winemakers and 10 from South Africa.
All profits from the event will be donated to LA fire relief efforts.
Hella Chenin was founded by Peter Andrews of Culture Wine Co., Josh Hammerling of Hammerling Wines, and Marty Winters and Alex Pitts of Maitre de Chai.
Panel Discussion (11am-12pm)
Join two of the most influential figures in the world of wine, Tegan Passalacqua (Sandlands) and Bernhard Bredell (Scions of Sinai), as they explore the intersection of tradition and innovation in producing Chenin Blanc, moderated by esteemed wine writer, Alder Yarrow. These legends will dive deep into the world of old vines, regenerative agriculture, and the evolving future of this iconic grape variety, offering fresh perspectives on the practices shaping the wines of tomorrow.
Limited to 50 Seats. More Details in Ticketing Link.
🍷 Trade Tasting (12 PM – 1:30 PM)
Buyers, somms, and media get first dibs on pours directly from the winemakers of heavy hitters like Sandlands, Haarmeyer, Martha Stoumen, Chappellet, Scions of Sinai, Luddite, and more.
🎶 Consumer Tasting (1:30 PM – 5 PM)
A great chance to connect directly with winemakers
pouring in a relaxed, table-to-table format. Local Bay Area chefs will be selling small plates while live music and oysters provided by Lo-Fi Oyster Co.
SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH
SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH
SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH
LUDDITE WINES, BOT RIVER
SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH
SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH
BROOKDALE ESTATE, PAARL
SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH
BROOKDALE ESTATE, PAARL
ASLINA, STELLENBOSCH
CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH
BROOKDALE ESTATE, PAARL
BADENHORST, SWARTLAND
CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH
CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH
CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH
CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH
CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH
Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde
Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde
Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde
Alheit Wines, Stellenbosch
Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde
Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde
Spice route Wines, swartland
Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde
Spice route Wines, swartland
HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO
HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO
HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO
HAMMERLING WINES, BERKELEY
HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO
HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO
MAÎTRE DE CHAI, BERKELEY
HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO
MAÎTRE DE CHAI, BERKELEY
SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY
SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY
MAÎTRE DE CHAI, BERKELEY
MARTHA STOUMEN, SONOMA
SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY
MARTHA STOUMEN, SONOMA
PAX WINES, SONOMA
SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY
MARTHA STOUMEN, SONOMA
LANG & REED, NAPA
FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE
FOXEN, SANTA BARBARA
FOXEN, SANTA BARBARA
FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE
FOXEN, SANTA BARBARA
FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE
FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE
FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE
GAIL, SONOMA
FORLORN HOPE, NAPA
FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE
FORLORN HOPE, NAPA
FORLORN HOPE, NAPA
FORLORN HOPE, NAPA
DASHE, ALAMEDA
FORLORN HOPE, NAPA
FORLORN HOPE, NAPA
BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY
BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY
BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY
LAS JARAS, SONOMA
BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY
BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY
WADE CELLARS, NAPA
BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY
WADE CELLARS, NAPA
DuMOL, SONOMA
LARKMEAD CELLARS, NAPA
WADE CELLARS, NAPA
LEO STEEN, SONOMA
LARKMEAD CELLARS, NAPA
LARKMEAD CELLARS, NAPA
LARKMEAD CELLARS, NAPA
LARKMEAD CELLARS, NAPA
LARKMEAD CELLARS, NAPA
KAREEN, LODI
BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ
BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ
BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ
BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ
BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ
MARGINS, SANTA CRUZ
BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ
MARGINS, SANTA CRUZ
MADSON, SANTA CRUZ
IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT
MARGINS, SANTA CRUZ
MINUS TIDE, MENDOCINO
IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT
IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT
IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT
IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT
IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT
I. Brand, Carmel Valley
HELLA CHENIN PLANNED AND SPONSORED BY:
Culture Wine Co.
Culture Wine Co.
Culture Wine Co.
One of the planners and sponsors of Hella Chenin, Culture Wine Co. was founded in 2023 by Peter Andrews. It is the only importer, wholesaler, and e-comm retailer in the US focuses exclusively on South African wines. Culture Wine Co. is based in San Francisco.
Hammerling Wines
Culture Wine Co.
Culture Wine Co.
One of the planners and sponsors of Hella Chenin, Hammerling Wines was founded in 2018 by Josh Hammerling. The goal of the project is to explore cool-climate California vineyards along the coast through the lens of low-intervention sparkling wine.
Maître de Chai
Maître de Chai
Maître de Chai
One of the planners and sponsors of Hella Chenin, Maître de Chai was founded in 2012 by Marty Winters & Alex Pitts. Maître de Chai crafts site-driven California wines with minimal intervention, showcasing each vineyard's unique character.
Gabriel Glas
Maître de Chai
Maître de Chai
One of the sponsors for Hella Chenin, Gabriel-Glas is a universal wine glass designed in Austria. Its featherlight, lead-free crystal and precision-engineered bowl provide optimal aeration and balance, making it a favorite among sommeliers and wine lovers alike.