Prima Materia Vineyard Winery - Oakland

We came to taste some wine and share some pleasant time with friends before dinner. Prima has a beautiful set-up where you can do a tasting of 6 of the wines they pour for $20. A cheese and chorizo plate to accompany costs $18 and was pretty good. It's good to go with the wine. Their wines are quite unique and generally well executed. Price point of wine is reasonable and a good value. Overall (TLDR): Low key, pleasant experience. I come back to enjoy a pleasant wine tasting near home. The good: interesting varietals at a good price. Our server was very nice. The menu explains the grape varieties nicely so you knew what from wines you probably haven't heard yet. Saves many questions. the bad: nothing The mediocre: I guess you could call the ambience where we sit as nothing special, but it did not distract from the wine tasting.

I took my husband and the vine-growing champion to celebrate his 30th birthday. The service was wonderful! All the wines were delicious. I recommend the cheese plate. The roasted almonds were amazing. There is a small back area that is perfect to make pictures. I definitely go back.

Small and personable outdoor tasting. Wines were delicious and paired well with a cheeseboard. Just an FYI due to Covid the cheeseboard came in a box which didn’t bother me because it was yummy and we didn’t get the usual wine education/history that usually takes place with tastings. A pamphlet with great explanations of the wines was given. Great local spot that I will be visiting again soon.

Super cute spot that is perfect for a quick weekend date or a group of friends. The servers were all very attentive and knowledgeable without making anyone feel dumb (which can sometimes happen at wine spots). The cheese plate was delicious. I will definitely be back!

Our host was really helpful and tried to make the best of the outdoor seating situation. He made sure that my family and I were taken care of and covered from the sun. This place was not what I expected but definitely won me over. Would come back!!