Periscope Cellars – wine in an old sub plant
Urban wineries, this one near Oakland, lack the incredible ambiance of say Dry Creek Valley. That doesn’t mean they aren’t interesting to visit. Periscope is in an old submarine plant near the San Francisco Bay in Emeryville just west of Oakland and Berkeley. They make less than 5,000 cases with a focus on blended red wines and grapes from small family growers.
We brought home their 2006 Cab Sauv and tasted a little each of three days. It held up beautifully during that time. We loved the oak, long finish, and light tannin. This Cab is a blend of two Sierra Foothills grapes; 75% Cab and 25% Petite Verdot.
If you’re exploring SF Bay wineries we suggest Periscope for good wine at great prices plus hospitality.
- jim