We heartily thank all of you who participated in our East For North fire relief fundraiser at Camino last week. There are so many who helped in ways large and small, and together - with donated food, wine, raffle and auction items - we were able to raise $25,000 for the Latino Community Foundation’s efforts to benefit the underserved communities affected by the north bay fires. Thank you!!!

In addition to the money raised at the benefit, and with help from Schatzi Wines and local winemakers, like Emily and Drew at Trail Marker Wine Co. and Philip of Highlawn Wine Company, OAKLAND YARD was able to raise another $2,500 for the foundation, by donating all profits from California wine sales by the glass over the past two months. So, another resounding chorus of thank yous to everyone who made the California choice at our tasting bar these past two months.

How can we all continue to do good and feel good doing it? Show up for California and keep buying the local wines. We’ve got some of our favorite bay area winemakers pouring here for the next two Saturday afternoons, and we hope you’ll join us to taste their delicious wares, get to know them, and to continue to show your support. Thank you all, and see you soon.

But first…TONIGHT: Thursday Night Flights! All Spanish Whites or Reds from 4 to 8pm - $12

This SATURDAY, December 9th: TRAIL MARKER WINE CO will be here! Winemakers Emily Virgil & Drew Huffine pouring flights of their Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and Chardonnay from 2 to 5pm - $15

SUNDAY, December 10th: Portuguese tasting flights: Red, White, and Sparkling Rosé from 2 to 5pm - $12

And next Saturday, December 16th: Three Local Winemakers pour their wines! Brendan Willard with Phantômé Cellars Anderson Valley "Broken Leg" Syrah, Brian Jessen with Irene Wine Cellars El Dorado Mourvedre Syrah blend and Philip Cuadra with Highlawn Wine Company Theopolis Petite Sirah and Rorick Vineyard Albarino!

See you soon,

Max