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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


2025 HELLA CHENIN IS SOLD OUT

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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 promote family-run wineries.


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 26 Californian winemakers and 10 from South Africa.


100% of proceeds are donated to My Tribe Rise and goes directly to helping Black families in Altadena who have lost their homes, supporting efforts to rehouse them with dignity and care.


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.

Old Vine Chenin Blanc Hella Chenin Wine Fest

 Panel Discussion (11am-12pm)

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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.

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Scions of Sinai Hella Chenin Culture Wine Co.

SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH

SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH

SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH

Luddite Wines Hella Chenin Culture Wine Co

LUDDITE WINES, BOT RIVER

SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH

SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH

Brookdale Estate Hella Chenin Culture Wine Co.

BROOKDALE ESTATE, PAARL

SCIONS OF SINAI, STELLENBOSCH

BROOKDALE ESTATE, PAARL

Aslina Wine Hella Chenin Stellenbosch

ASLINA, STELLENBOSCH

CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH

BROOKDALE ESTATE, PAARL

Adi Badenhorst Hella Chenin Swartland

BADENHORST, SWARTLAND

CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH

CRAVEN WINES, STELLENBOSCH

Craven Wines Hella Chenin 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

Chris Alheit Alheit Wines Hella Chenin Wine Fest

Alheit Wines, Stellenbosch

Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde

Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde

Spice Route Wines at Hella Chenin

Spice route Wines, swartland

Bosman Wines, Hemel-en-Aarde

Spice route Wines, swartland

Winemakers coming from California to Hella Chenin Wine Fest
Craig Haarmeyer Hella Chenin Sacramento

HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO

HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO

HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO

Josh Hammerling Hella Chenin Berkeley

HAMMERLING WINES, BERKELEY

HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO

HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO

Maitre de Chai Hella Chenin Berkeley

MAÎTRE DE CHAI, BERKELEY

HAARMEYER CELLARS, SACRAMENTO

MAÎTRE DE CHAI, BERKELEY

Tegan Passalacqua Sandlands Hella Chenin Napa

SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY

SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY

MAÎTRE DE CHAI, BERKELEY

Martha Stoumen Hella Chenin Sonoma

MARTHA STOUMEN, SONOMA

SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY

MARTHA STOUMEN, SONOMA

Pax Mahle Pax Wines Hella Chenin Sonoma

PAX WINES, SONOMA

SANDLANDS, Amador COUNTY

MARTHA STOUMEN, SONOMA

Land & Reed Hella Chenin Napa

LANG & REED, NAPA

FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE

FOXEN, SANTA BARBARA

Foxen Wine Hella Chenin Santa Barbara

FOXEN, SANTA BARBARA

FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE

FOXEN, SANTA BARBARA

Fine Disregard Wine Hella Chenin Santa Barbara

FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE

FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE

FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE

Gail Wines Hella Chenin Sonoma

GAIL, SONOMA

Littorai, Sonoma

FINE DISREGARD, CHALONE

Littorai Winery Hella Chenin Wine Fest

Littorai, Sonoma

Littorai, Sonoma

Littorai, Sonoma

Dashe Cellars Hella Chenin Alameda

DASHE, ALAMEDA

Littorai, Sonoma

Littorai, Sonoma

Broc Cellars Hella Chenin Berkeley

BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY

BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY

BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY

LAS JARAS WINE HELLA CHENIN SONOMA

LAS JARAS, SONOMA

BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY

BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY

Dwayne Wade, Wade Cellars, Hella Chenin, Napa

WADE CELLARS, NAPA

BROC CELLARS, BERKELEY

WADE CELLARS, NAPA

Jenna Davis winemaker dumol hella chenin sonoma

DuMOL, SONOMA

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Sonoma

WADE CELLARS, NAPA

Leo Steen Hella Chenin Sonoma

LEO STEEN, SONOMA

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Sonoma

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Sonoma

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Hella Chenin

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Sonoma

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Sonoma

Matt Crutchfield Wines, Sonoma

Kareen Wine Hella Chenin Lodi

KAREEN, LODI

BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ

BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ

Birichino Wines, hella chenin, santa cruz

BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ

BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ

BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ

Margins Wine, Hella Chenin, Santa Cruz

MARGINS, SANTA CRUZ

BIRICHINO, SANTA CRUZ

MARGINS, SANTA CRUZ

madson wine, hella chenin, santa cruz

MADSON, SANTA CRUZ

IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT

MARGINS, SANTA CRUZ

MINUS TIDE HELLA CHENIN MENDOCINO

MINUS TIDE, MENDOCINO

IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT

IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT

Iruai Hella Chenin, Siskiyou County

IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT

IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT

IRUAI, SISIKIYOU COUNT

Ian Brand I Brand Wines Hella Chenin

I. Brand, Carmel Valley

I. Brand, Carmel Valley

I. Brand, Carmel Valley

FORLORN HOPE HELLA CHENIN WINE FEST

FORLORN HOPE, NAPA

I. Brand, Carmel Valley

I. Brand, Carmel Valley

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Hella Chenin Wine Fest

May 3rd, 2025

Panel Discussion - 11 AM - 12 PM

Trade Tasting - 12 PM – 1:30 PM

Consumer Tasting 1:30 PM – 5 PM

at Hammerling Wines

1350 Fifth Street, Berkeley, California 94710, United States

HELLA CHENIN PLANNED AND SPONSORED BY:

Culture Wine Co is one of the Planners and  sponsors for Hella Chenin Wine Fest

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.

Maitre de Chai is one of the Planners and  sponsors for Hella Chenin Wine Fest

Maître de Chai

Culture Wine Co.

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.

My Tribe Rise Hella Chenin

My Tribe Rise

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Maître de Chai

My Tribe Rise creates programs that meet the immediate needs of working-class, elderly, and disabled Black residents in Altadena and Pasadena. They serve their beloved community by rapidly responding to needs around public safety, food and housing, economic development, and solutions to end violence. 100% of proceeds from Hella Chenin goes directly to helping Black families in Altadena who have lost their homes, supporting efforts to rehouse them with dignity and care.

Share and Pair Sundays Hella Chenin Wine Fest

Share & Pair Sundays

Share & Pair Sundays

Share & Pair Sundays

A new Spring campaign by the team who brought you Come Over October. Help us defend wine and keep the momentum going!

Come Over October 2024 garned 1.7 BILLION impressions. The new campaign will reach an even bigger audience with wine’s positive story.

Gabriel Glas is one of the sponsors for Hella Chenin Wine Fest

Gabriel Glas

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Share & Pair Sundays

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.

Interview with Karen MacNeil of Share and Pair Sundays

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