NORIA Wines is the Berkeley winery of Japanese winemaker Nori Nakamura, who makes California wine to pair with Japanese food. His Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were chosen for ANA First Class. Here's what the wine world is saying.

Selected for ANA First Class

NORIA Pinot Noir and NORIA Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard

In August 2024, ANA (All Nippon Airways) named both wines to its international First Class wine list, served on board from December 2024. · Read the ANA announcement →

In the Press

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  San Francisco Chronicle — "This winemaker has an unusual goal: produce California wines for Japanese food," Sara Schneider · Read →
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  Food & Wine — "Japanese Winemakers Have a Long History in California Wine. Now, They're Redefining Its Future," Shana Clarke (recommends the NORIA Sangiacomo Chardonnay) · Read →
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  Wine Enthusiast — "California Winemakers Are Crafting Wines to Pair with Japanese Cuisine" · Read →
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  Berkeleyside — "New Berkeley winery makes wines that go well with Japanese food," Frances Dinkelspiel · Read →
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  East Bay Magazine — "Noria Wines at Nakamura Cellars," Samantha Campos · Read →
• Chikyu no Arukikata (地球の歩き方)
  Chikyu no Arukikata (地球の歩き方) — profiled the Berkeley winery and its wines made to harmonize with Japanese food · Read (in Japanese) →

Critic Scores

Wine Enthusiast · Cellar Selection

NORIA Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2022

94 points and a Cellar Selection, reviewed by Tom R. Capo (March 2025 issue).

Wine Enthusiast

NORIA Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2022

92 points, reviewed by Tom R. Capo (December 2024 issue).

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

The largest competition of North American wines. NORIA's medals, by vintage:

Scores and medals belong to the vintage named. We are currently carrying the 2024 Pinot Noir, the 2025 Chardonnay and the 2025 Rosé. Medal results from winejudging.com.