Went here awhile back when visiting a friend who lives near this winery. The ambience was a bit sterile and not very warm or welcoming like I would have preferred and the seating wasnt very comfortable. Came here to catch up with my friend but the person who handles the wine tasting just talked incessantly (seems like other reviewers share a similar sentiment). Overall the wine was decent but seemed a bit overpriced for the quality. Definitely better places to get drinks in the Jack London neighborhood.

Great winery with a very nice personal attention from the wine makers. Excellent wine!

Best wines around!!All good but recommended to try the Pinots and the port in particular.

Really great customer service. Great wines. Board games available.

Delicious wines, Ill definitely be back! Stuart was very informative and a super nice guy.

Very delicious wine and informative staff. Made me n my group feel welcomed and leaving informed.

We can’t say enough about Stu and the rest of the team at Brooklyn West. A fantastic atmosphere, great customer service, and some of the best wines you’ll ever taste. After just a few minutes chatting with staff, it became clear that an unbelievable amount of care and attention goes into every bottle they make. These folks truly care about their craft and it shows in what you taste in your glass. If you’re a wine lover, this is a place not to be missed.

I and some friends stopped by here to relax and try some wines. We found ourselves being over-educated by Stew, the winemaker. We were unable to even attempt to enjoy anything he poured as he talked so much it became so uncomfortable we made our visit as quick as possible and departed. It was more like a forced class to learn about wine told by a very talkative Stew who may have some knowledge but does not know when to stop talking and let a person breathe.The wine was just ok as well, and not worth the price. I have enjoyed better wine from a store or bar. Nothing we tasted was worthy of recommendation.

Great wines and atmosphere. Stew the winemaker is passionate about the winery and wines. Highly recommend.

A must visit for each time I find my way to the East Bay! Great atmosphere and I can enjoy their wines with a myriad of food they allow us to bring in while we are there.

I have been enjoying Brooklyn West for a little over a year. Definitely the most I’ve ever benefitted from a wine club membership. The design really fits the Oakland vibe and the atmosphere has made it my go to spot to bring visiting guests or just to have a drink during some down time. I even proposed to my fiancé in the tasting room. Can’t forget about the wine. They drew me in with a fantastic cab franc (it was sad when it was gone and I am cherishing my last bottle), kept me coming back with an incredible old vine zine, and really have enjoyed every release since being a member.

Wine was excellent! Great tasting room. Stu was knowledagble and talkative.

I enjoyed my visit to Brooklyn winery and picked up some bottles to take home. The staff was knowledgeable and I will be back as we just drank our last bottle.

Brooklyn West is a premier urban winery along Oaklands Urban Wine Trail. It is located in an awesome historical building. Stu and Jeff, winemaker and owners, are friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. The wine, however, is the star of the show! A great selection of whites and reds that are delicious up and down the menu.

Great, intimate place! We had a private party there ... about 30 people. We brought the food and they supplied the wine. The owners were fantastic and attended to our every need! I highly recommend this charming spot for small gatherings and great wine!

Came visiting from out of state with a group of friends and was very disappointed by the staff and the hospitality. When asked for a tasting for my girlfriend and I to share they refused to serve us without charging us 2 tasting fees for 20 a person for 4 wines. If you are havent been to this winery and are looking for awesome wines, stay away from here or you will be treated with disrespect as a customer.

Outstanding wine and great service! Ive been to literally hundreds of wineries around the world and this is the kind of tasting room that people dream about. Super knowledgeable staff, friendly environment (super dog friendly too!) and delicious wine (parking is relatively easy as well). Try the pinot noir and the reserve pinot noir side by side... They were produced in exactly the same way, harvested on the same day and aged exactly the same barrels. The only difference is the soil they were grown in. Its astounding and will give you a new appreciation for the difference dirt can make in wine. Superb experience!

Please be aware that Stewart Epstein is a filthy individual who picks his nose and eats it. I know him intimately and know of his foul habits. Think about this before deciding to go to his winery and think about the glass that he hands to you from his hands that have more than likely been near his nose in the recent past. He has always had issues with hygiene and to go to this place is a literal risk to your health. If you want to grab a glass that has been handled by him at least be aware of Stewart and his disgusting habit and tendency to pick his nose and then consume it. I would of course give zero stars and negative stars and a health warning if google allowed it but I am forced to click at least 1 star hence my click on 1 star. Steer clear of this place if you are a person who does not want to grab items from a person who digs in their nose. That is disgusting and potentially a health issue.

First time in this place its actually very nice Stew is very informative on the wine and it all taste great! The ambience in the place is great with the music and whatnot! Go check this place and have some wine. You wont regret it!

I really enjoy visiting Brooklyn West and tasting their wines. The tasting room is in the Jack London Square area of Oakland (part of the Oakland Urban Wine Trail). The staff are all very knowledgable and friendly. Stew and Jeff, the wine makers, have fantastic knowledge of wines and production (Stew has amazing knowledge of ports and dessert wines). One of them is always in the tasting room. I enjoy all of their wines, from their Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays, to their Tempranillos, Cabernets, and Zinfandels. They also make a couple of great dessert wines that are very yummy. I highly recommend a visit.

We love this place! The owners and staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and not at all snobby about their wines! Delicious!

Great place and the wine is excellent .

Great people. Great space. Great wont.

Brooklyn West winery serves California wines from major regions.... located near Jack London Square Oakland California very quaint setting!!!!

This place is excellent loved the service and time spent there great membership package as well

Chill place with great wine. The winemaker doesnt go for the huge CA style so popular with them (aka Parker) but does things a bit differently. I love the lighter color Pinots and how he makes a Zin with zest but not so sweet. Dont be fooled by the lighter color of his current reserve Pinot though, its intense. Ive hit a lot of wine tasting rooms and this is near the top for me in terms of quality wine. Pair that with a friendly and chill atmosphere and youll have fun even if you dont personally love the wine as much as I do. (Do try the current reserve Cab and especially the Tempranillo.)

The best wines in California. You wont find a bottle that is less than amazing here.

Special attention and knowledgeable. A fun outing.

Friendly staff with great tasting wine.

Stew and his staff are fantastic!! We’ve been buying wine from them for years!

Excellent wines in a hip, urban location.

Great wine, great staff

Temprenillo!

Excellent wine and cool vibe