Alta Vina

Grab a glass at Henry's, the other wine bars' envy. Curated wines, the experience is divine. Bring your friends, and stay till the end. But wait there's more, flights come in fours. Summertime hot? Ask yourself wine not. Give Alta Vina it's flowers, & hang out for after hours

Loved building our own flights of wine based off of the menu. Henry was such a knowledgeable and lovely host to myself and my group.

We accidentally found our way in here during their soft launch. It’s a beautiful space and the owner himself was kind enough to build a full tasting for us when we couldn’t decide what to try. Great wine selection, super unpretentious setting.

Henry is amazing and Alta Vina has the most amazing welcoming cool atmosphere!

Tash House

Alta Vina is a lovely wine bar focused primarily on California wines. The hospitality from Henry and KA were top notch. They were both so personable and welcoming and made our experience fantastic. I highly recommend letting them pick a flight for you. $20 for four wines!!! Such a steal. We will definitely be back next time we are in the east bay 💛

Nicholas White

I'm so pleased to see this space continue as a wine bar, a real positive addition to the community. I had seen the "coming soon" sign and was tickled pink to encounter Henry, the delightful owner, outside as he was preparing for his soft opening. I returned with an out of town guest as we walked to dinner and we had a lovely time sampling two wines and enjoying a full glass of a third. Henry was warm and welcoming, generously sharing his knowledge and making us feel right at home. He clearly takes pride in executing his vision elevating deserving California wines. I visited once again the next evening because I had one of the wines on my mind and wanted to buy a bottle before he ran out of stock, and inadvertently spent another hour-plus enjoying Henry's hospitality and conversation. Looking forward to what lies ahead and seeing this blossom as a third place for the community. Check it out! Accessible, unpretentious, and chill.

Parsa Nafisi

We've come here twice since it opened and have had a great time both times. The wine selection offers an excellent variety of high quality wines. We ended up taking home bottles of some of the wines we tasted. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wine, and does a masterful job of walking you through the all of the wines. They also offer great specials on Wednesdays -- no corkage on bottles, and 1.5-glass carafes for the price of a single glass

Stacey Wells

Awesome new wine bar in Oakland’s Jack London Square area. (For those in the area it’s in the former Mínimo space.) Owner Henry has a ton of fun wine knowledge that shines through on his well. Curated wine tasting list. You can get everything from flights to glasses to bottles. He features excellent NorCal varietals as well as other hidden gems. The space itself is beautiful and clean with ample seating indoors and out. Prices are very reasonable, and he has specials on Wednesday evenings, so I’m going back next week!

Carrie Marx

Henry is absolutely amazing! The space is really spacious and beautiful. Their selection is good too. All California wines, but not all Pinot and Cab. We had the Cary Q GMT and the Trousseau Gris! Both really yummy. Thank you!

Jasmine Yang

It was a joy to stumble upon this gem that is Alta Vina. We happened upon this when looking for a place to relax after a bike ride. We were welcomed with the friendliest smile from Henry. He is so knowledgeable about wine and shares his knowledge with such enthusiasm it makes drinking wine even more enjoyable. They have a great selection of wine. The space is big, warm and inviting . So happy to have this place in the neighborhood. Will definitely be back.

Emilie Begin

So happy to have this space in the neighborhood! Henry, the owner, is a delight, and has curated a really lovely selection of California wines, many from smaller producers. Highly recommend coming by for a glass (and stay for the snacks)!

Kylie Tien

Let’s meet at Henry’s!! Great addition to the neighborhood; he’s got a fantastic inventory of California wines (including a bunch you won’t find anywhere else). It’s a great, welcoming, unpretentious spot to hang with friends or just bring your dog and a book and enjoy a few glasses!

Anjuli Martin

Great new wine shop and tasting room! Happy to have something back in this beautiful space and happy that it’s still wine! Great service and friendly, knowledgeable owner. Love that they focus on Californian wine. Can’t wait to come back!

Raj Parikh

Grab a glass at Henry's, the other wine bars' envy. Curated wines, the experience is divine. Bring your friends, and stay till the end. But wait there's more, flights come in fours. Summertime hot? Ask yourself wine not. Give Alta Vina it's flowers, & hang out for after hours

Andrew Schneider

Loved building our own flights of wine based off of the menu. Henry was such a knowledgeable and lovely host to myself and my group.

Rohith Surampudi

We accidentally found our way in here during their soft launch. It’s a beautiful space and the owner himself was kind enough to build a full tasting for us when we couldn’t decide what to try. Great wine selection, super unpretentious setting.

As soon as you walk in you are greeted by someone. Henry the owner personally introduces himself and makes you feel welcome. All the wines are from California to showcase wine made in state as opposed to the big names. The wines were really delicious and they offer small bites. I didn't order any because I had just came from dinner but they sounded good and will definitely order next time and I will definitely come back back.

Great to see this shop re-open in the neighborhood. Henry and co are doing it right. Great selection of wines focused on the California(s) (I hear Baja wines will be coming soon). Love seeing the local focus.

We have visited a couple of times and will definitely continue to come back. Henry, the owner, is very kind, knowledgeable, and creates a welcoming atmosphere. There is a great selection of rotating California wines (N/A as well!) and the space and staff are very dog friendly. A new Jack London neighborhood gem!

A very warm and inviting space to catch up with friends after work and weekends, with an added touch of specializing specifically in wines produced locally right here in California. You can tell that the guy who runs the place, Henry, is genuinely passionate about the wine industry as well as possessing a wealth of knowledge about the industry. If you've read this much then there's no question you should check Alta Vina out.

Fantastic wine and attentive service! Kylie is so knowledgeable that even as a newbie to wine I felt comfortable talking through a flight with her. Deff stop by if you're in Jack London!

Cozy little wine bar with an excellent 5 pour flight for $20. Great bang for your buck and the wines are like nothing I’ve tasted before. Definitely picked up a bottle on the way out.

Jocelyn Aptowitz

Fantastic wine and attentive service! Kylie is so knowledgeable that even as a newbie to wine I felt comfortable talking through a flight with her. Deff stop by if you're in Jack London!

Grigor Nemet

Great to see this shop re-open in the neighborhood. Henry and co are doing it right. Great selection of wines focused on the California(s) (I hear Baja wines will be coming soon). Love seeing the local focus.

Phoenix Armenta

Cozy little wine bar with an excellent 5 pour flight for $20. Great bang for your buck and the wines are like nothing I’ve tasted before. Definitely picked up a bottle on the way out.

Anna [Morris] Kesavaraju

We have visited a couple of times and will definitely continue to come back. Henry, the owner, is very kind, knowledgeable, and creates a welcoming atmosphere. There is a great selection of rotating California wines (N/A as well!) and the space and staff are very dog friendly. A new Jack London neighborhood gem!

Brian

A very warm and inviting space to catch up with friends after work and weekends, with an added touch of specializing specifically in wines produced locally right here in California. You can tell that the guy who runs the place, Henry, is genuinely passionate about the wine industry as well as possessing a wealth of knowledge about the industry. If you've read this much then there's no question you should check Alta Vina out.

Cameron McKee

Great local shop with an excellent selection of California wines. Henry takes pride in what he does and it shows. The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying wine, whether you come alone, bring a date, gather with friends, or just pop in to grab a bottle.

Noelle Romelfanger

Fabulous new wine bar near Jack London Square. Delicious, unique wines at a reasonable price. Fun atmosphere with comfy seating and board games. Plus you get a lovely complimentary snack plate with purchase. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommend!

Adam Holder

Discover Alta Vina- ” Henry’s Place”. Step into Alta Vina and experience the warmth of Henry’s hospitality in a space designed for relaxation and community. Henry has carefully curated a selection of California wines, showcasing some of the best wines from California vineyards, perfect for both wine enthusiasts and casual sippers. Come meet our new neighbor Henry, he's the passionate owner of Alta Vina, who’s quickly becoming a beloved part of the community. His genuine love for wine and welcoming spirit, create an atmosphere where strangers become friends over exceptional glass or bottles of California’s finest. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or discover your next favorite vintage after dinner, Alta Vino offers the perfect blend of great wine and even better company. Stop by and see why Alta Vina “Henry’s Place” is becoming the neighborhood’s favorite gathering spot.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​