About Donkey and Goat
This Berkeley winery basically helped write the playbook for natural wine in America. Jared Brandt's been crafting expressive, low-intervention wines since 2004, letting the grapes do the talking.
Tasting Experiences
Tasting Room Visits
Visit the Berkeley tasting room and wine shop open Thursday-Friday 5-9 PM, Saturday-Sunday 2-7 PM, with appointments available Monday-Friday during daytime hours
Private Events
Host events in available spaces including the Tasting Room, Barrel Room, and Wine Patio
When to visit Donkey and Goat
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Good to know about Donkey and Goat
Can you visit Donkey and Goat? Is there a tasting room?
Yes, Donkey and Goat has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, September 5, 2026). Visits are by reservation.
What is Donkey and Goat known for?
Donkey and Goat is known for boutique, great for beginners, for serious wine lovers, reservation only and rare varietals.
What wines does Donkey and Goat specialize in?
Signature bottles include Pioneering producer of the first commercially released Pét-Nat in the United States, known for skin-contact white wines and lower-alcohol winemaking.
Do you need a reservation to visit Donkey and Goat?
Yes, Donkey and Goat requires a reservation for tastings. Book through the winery's reservation link on this page.
Does Donkey and Goat serve food?
Yes, Donkey and Goat has food available alongside tastings.
Does Donkey and Goat have a picnic area?
Yes, Donkey and Goat has a picnic area.
Is Donkey and Goat dog-friendly?
Yes, Donkey and Goat welcomes dogs.
Where is Donkey and Goat located?
Donkey and Goat is at 1340 Fifth St in Berkeley, CA, in the San Francisco Bay wine region. Phone: (510) 868-9174.
When was Donkey and Goat founded?
Donkey and Goat was established in 2004.
Who makes the wine at Donkey and Goat?
The winemaking at Donkey and Goat is led by Jared Brandt.
What tasting experiences does Donkey and Goat offer?
Donkey and Goat offers Tasting Room Visits and Private Events.
What are Donkey and Goat's tasting hours?
Donkey and Goat is open Thursday and Friday, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Does Donkey and Goat have outdoor seating?
Yes, Donkey and Goat has outdoor seating.
Where to find Donkey and Goat
Donkey and Goat is at 1340 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA, United States, in the San Francisco Bay wine region.