The Wine Mine

Hmm ... evidently in my son’s world this is what Diesel means. We might suggest a racy, but not sour, Riesling with Petrol notes instead. What do you think? . .... #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting

Gleaming beauty may just return in 2021 . . #rainbow-wine #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting #onedollarwinetasting

Just say’n (courtesy of Tobin James in Paso Robles - stop by whenever we can travel again, which hopefully is before 2022! ) . .... Instagram #drywine #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting #onedollarwinetasting

What to drink when it’s 90+ out - Sincere Cider: organic and made by a local, $13 - Relax Hazy IPA: creamy and delicious, $14 - Art&Science Mutualism: a natural co-ferment of Bosc pears and Sauvignon Blanc with a crisp funkiness, $18 - Eisacktaler Schiava: a little known, very light Piedmont red perfect for a light chill (or not) on days like this, $18... - Domaine des Champs Fleuris Cabernet Franc: lightly herbaceous and lively, $15 Olema Rosé: our best lowere priced Provenal rosé this summer, $13 - Brea Pinot Noir: the only obviius suspect of the bunch but with a natural wine twist by Chris Brockway right here in Berkeley, $18.50 . . #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #summerwine

Hmmmm? . . #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun

What's Red, White and Pink all over? Our store of course, and here's one new option on hand of each color: White - Le Salse (meaning salt) Verdicchio di Metallica. From a high quality Coop in a cooler region in the Marche, Italy than most Verdichhios come from. Super refreshing with a bit of tangerine (?) to it's light fruit. Quaffable! $12 Pink - Bieler Rosé from Provence. Light, crisp, slightly fruity Southeastern French Grenache based goodness perfect for the Summed. $13... Red - Domaine Alary Cotes dunRhone. Classic Southeastern French goodness perfect for many a Summer meal. $16.50 BONUS Dunkerton Organic Perry. Funky, cloudy off dry Pear cider from Herefordshire England with distinct pear vs. apple flavors. $7.50 (500ml/17oz) . . #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting #onedollarwinetasting

WineMineCo.com Covid Hours: 12-5 weekdays, 11-4 weekends Our thanks to Dave and Carol, both of whom recently forwarded along this cartoon. I asked Carol for a comment which you may enjoy ... "My ideal candidate has a deep, rich color and medium age, but given what’s available, I’ll go with the lean white... that has its flaws but is varietally true, aged to 77 years." We don't currently have anything in the store that fits the description but perhaps there's something out there? - send your answer. Also . . #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting #onedollarwinetasting

Still learning and loving the Thesis! Playing with the Redshift Sports suspension stem I liked a lot on the first ride - except for it’s clunky looks . .... #thesis.bike #gravelride #thegravelride_podcast #thesupplelife #pathlesspedaled #thesisbike See more

A bit of different look to the entrance of the store than a year ago. Nothing like the smell of chlorine to make one feel cozy! (& perhaps a bit safer) . .... #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun

very simple . . #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting #onedollarwinetasting #nopeacenojustice #whitesilenceisviolence

I'm a beast, I'm a beast, oh the Beast is back Stone-cold sober, as a matter of fact - sing it Elton! (John Storey’s fabled blend returns in all its glory (75% Russian River Petite Surat, 25% Sonoma Valley Zin) .... . #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting

Thesis OB1 - An excellent coffee getter as well as trail ride! . . @thesisbike @best_gravel.bikes @thegravelride_podcast @randall_at_thesis

My Thesis: Drawing First blood, first mud on the first ride is all Good! - if I truly missed that poison oak . . #thewinemine #thesisbike #gravelrid #gravelrider #gravelbike #gravelisgood #thegravelride_podcast @thegravelride_podcast @thesisbike

Just a suggestion in case you’re lucky to be working (as we are) and would like to help some others who aren’t. We decided on $ 100/wk after Shelter in Place started as a form of thanks. . . #givingback #foodbank #alamedacountyfoodbank ... #thewinemine #oaklandwine #oaklandsmallbusiness #oaklandwine #dailydrinker #Tuesdaywine #winefun #winetastings #$1winetasting #onedollarwinetasting See more