Hella Chenin Wine Fest — Tickets ARE LIVE
This is a one-day, Chenin-only festival built by people who take the grape seriously. 40+ wineries from California, South Africa, Australia, and Oregon.
Where: Hammerling Wines
When: May 16, 2026
GA: $75
Panel: +$25 (very limited seating)
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Tickets: Through the Hella Chenin Wine Fest Website
What it is
Hella Chenin was founded by Peter Andrews (Culture Wine Co.), Josh Hammerling (Hammerling Wines), and Marty Winters & Alex Pitts (Maître de Chai).
The goal is simple: give Chenin Blanc the spotlight it deserves and support the family-run wineries that keep it alive.
The wines
70+ Chenin Blancs from South Africa, California, Oregon, and Australia. Old vines, modern expressions, classic references—the full spectrum.
Schedule
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11:00–12:00 — Trade Seminar
Chenin Blanc in a Changing Wine Culture
Moderator: Madeline Puckette
Speakers: Niels Verburg (Luddite Wines) & Bree Stock, MW, Limited Addition Wines, Oregon -
12:00–1:30 — Trade Tasting
Buyers, somms, and media taste directly with winemakers -
1:30–5:00 — Consumer Tasting
Table-to-table pours, food from Bay Area chefs, oysters from Lo-Fi Oyster Co., live music
Producers pouring include (partial list):
Rall Wines • Luddite Wines • Aslina • Scions of Sinai • Sandlands • Haarmeyer Wine Cellars • Pax Wines • Littorai • Ridge Vineyards …and 35+ More!
This isn’t a one-off tasting—it’s the beginning of an annual Chenin community.