Rhone Rangers @ Campovida Oakland

Yesterday Campovida's Oakland location hosted a Rhone Rangers tasting with a dozen wineries making French varietals like Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache, and Syrah. Campovida Taste of Place Oakland, near the Port of Oakland, shares space with the Linden Street Brewery. We had previously tried some of their beers at Piazza de Campovida in Hopland during our recent Mendocino trip; we'll have to go back to Oakland for the full brewery experience. The Campovida tasting room is very cool, with funky art on the walls and a restaurant on the way.

As for the event, a recent fave, Two Shepherds, poured alongside participants from the Oakland Wine Trail on this rainy day.

Jeff Cohn Cellars: "The First Date," a white blend of Roussanne and Marsanne

Urban Legend: loved their Grenache also (not pictured)

Stage Left: Syrah and Petite Sirah

Of course, Campovida was pouring their delicious wines, which went fabulously with the paella setup outside. I will definitely be coming back to the Port of Oakland for more wine, beer, and Campovida's new restaurant!