Don't feel like alcohol tonight? Try one of these - the best non-alc cocktail we've ever tasted!
New cheese awaiting its turn on stage in our cheese case!
Ever see a whole wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano? It's an awe-inspiring Italian masterpiece!
An Indy film by an NYU student was shot in our Montclair store
On many nights, we are forced to bring our work home and continue on into the evening...
2023, June 17th & 18th, the Mora Estate Artist / Winemaker, Fabiano Ramici, is in-store painting 1-of-a-kind bottles for you!
New wheels of cheese arrived today! Thursday mornings are usually our big days for receiving new cheese orders!
The rare Enantio grape from Northern Italy's Aldige Valley has the crispness to pair with a wide array of dishes!
Learn about the fascinating world of wine in our classes taught by Sommelier Paul Robinson!
Our Mother's Day display for 2023 - because Mom deserves some fine bubbly!
The perfect summer refresher! Champagne delivery via GrubHub.
Champagne delivery via Grubhub!
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We lead tours of Italian wineries for our customers. Join us this April!
The grad student/movie director from NYU is an Oakland native who visited Farmstead as a kid, and always thought it was too cool.
Importer Giuseppe Locascio and Winemaker Federica Topi from Terraviva winery in Abruzzo.
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May 1st Paring with Brunello (le Potazzine Gorelli): Cocoa Cardona, Pata Cabra, Manchego Trigal, Isabella (and Bacon Chocolate!)
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Um...wine in a can. Hmmmmm what is this world coming to? #cannedwine
Theresa S.
Feb 7, 2025
This wine shop has an extensive array of wine from everywhere in the world. It's my go-to spot for gifts, preparing for company, charcuterie, or just to taste something new. They have tastings on Fridays and Saturdays and occasional events like seated tastings with winemakers. The cheese case has anything you could ask for and they also have jams, honeycomb, olives, chocolate, and potato chips! Staff are very knowledgeable and there is always something great in their refrigerated case.
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Jay S.
Feb 1, 2025
Love this place! Everyone extremely knowledgeable and helpful. This is a neighborhood wine shop, so they remember you and will make suggestions based on your feedback. They often have guest vintners or distributors for a round table talk and taste which is fun. Fair prices, and their cheese selection is also top notch. Plenty of parking but a warning that it is on a steep hill if you are using a wheel chair.
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Heather D.
Feb 3, 2024
Farmstead is fun because they are always trying new things. Most recently I have been loving the Friday/Saturday wine tastings. They have featured non-alcohol tastings (for those dry days) and a saki tasting that included a Southern California brewer who gets his rice from Cali too; both were inspiring. I love the cheese selections and always look around because they sneak in fun spices, pates, duck confit, you just never know.
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Lam V.
Jun 23, 2024
tucked away in the village. nice selection of cheeses at a reasonable price. they also have wine tasting (which I have not had a chance to try).
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Craig G.
Feb 1, 2020
I could mimic the passionless "I'd rather be fishing" attitude of the guy doing the pouring... or the sweet but clueless register lady; and give this one star for pathetic service without a smile, more of a smirk. Especially when at an advertised wine and cheese event they had no cheese! and when Bae enquired and reluctantly wound up having to purchase the crackers n cheese herself, the looks on the staffs faces were bewildering; "why would anyone want wine and cheese?...we don't do that".The pours and the four wines selected were nice for a buck. That boosts this review up a star. We wound up getting "a nice Chianti'...slurp slurp slurp slurp!"No interlude, no palette cleanser, just "no I'd rather be fishing attitude from the sommelier who was tucked in the back of a narrow space between racks. You might have been treated better at a wIne sampling at the end cap of the wine section of Safeway.But they did have a fine selection of wines from outside of Cali; Italy, Spain, France, Portugal to name a few. Thatgets them up to 4 stars. But the fact I had to serve our party Baes purchased cheese n crackers on a desk alcove using plastic plate n knife, at wine and cheese establishment, under the suspicious watchful eye of the pourer who was pissed our friend dropped some cheese on the floor, I gotta grab a star back. And with deference, announce, we won't be back!Well a smart owner who checks his yelp reviews quickly corrected me on the cheese part of the review. Apparently the assumption on our part about cheese was a misrepresentation by the crew who invited us. They too thought it would be a cheesy event.Our bad! Sorry and thanks for the correction...
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Odalys M.
Mar 17, 2023
I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!!! Came here a week ago for some wine and cheese with Jam definitely would give this place 10 stars if I could but the young lady who helped me was a sweetheart and very helpful with answering questions and also giving the best recommendations.
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Brian B.
Jan 12, 2020
Since moving to Oakland, I've been meaning to check this place out. I know from visiting the Alameda store that Jeff is the "cheese whisperer" but I was really impressed at the wine. Service was also fantastic. We ended up walking out with four bottles and four cheeses as well as some fig spread, crackers and candy. Upon getting home, I Googled the wine we bought and Farmstead's prices were about the same as the best I could find. I'm willing to spend a few extra bucks to keep it local and @keep it Oakland" but it's great to get the service for a great price. We'll be regulars.
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David B.
Jan 7, 2023
Such a neighborhood gem. A wine for every occasion and price point. The wine clubs (I'm in the classic) is like a private global tour. I learn a lot. Of course, superb cheeses. And lots of other goodies--pates, crackers, olive oil, life changing cocktail syrups and bitters. A testament to the value of the local shop.
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Chris R.
Jun 17, 2020
I've shopped here for years but since the start of this year I've repeatedly experienced service that's best described as apathetic.Back in February, I went in to buy some cheese. Despite being the only person in the store, it took some effort to get their attention - talking in the back. The lady I spoke to gave me the impression that customers weren't a priority. And, the cheese I got was a precut piece that was significantly smaller than what I ordered. I emailed the store - heard nothing back.The other day I tried to order over the phone in order to minimize contact - they don't have a contactless credit card machine. The lady who answered gave the distinct impression that she didn't want to take my order. Told me repeatedly that the store was open. I gave up. I contacted the store - heard nothing back.I contacted the store earlier today - heard nothing back.Sadly, it's time to shop elsewhere.
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Michelle S.
Apr 20, 2024
Love the Friday afternoon/evening wine tastings! Eagle is the best, we always learn something and there is a fun interesting crowd passing through. Whenever I have to bring something to a dinner party and the hosts have a lot of wine already, I shift to their cheese counter and pick out a few unusual and delicious options, always well received. They have a few shelves of other gourmet treats as well, the fancy soy sauces are a favorite splurge!
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Rated: 4.2 (57 reviews) · $$
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Wine Bars, Wine Tasting Room