Jehan Hakimian

Tomorrow (Friday 5/8) @thepunchdown Oakland, this one is kindof bittersweet as this is Jehan's @hakimaniac going away weekend (he's headed to Spain, we're soo jelly!).. so what better way to celebrate than by letting him create that Persian Popup that we've been dreaming up for 10 years: "Straight outta Hormuz!" Check out that menu! We're waiving corkage on bottles to share, and will let Jehan curate a special flight with his own wine, Los Chuchaquis @loschuchaquis , and probably some Georgian selections. This one will be fun, let's send Jehan off in style!!! He'll also be behind the bar for the last time on Saturday, so if you can't make it tomorrow come by to give him a hug and help us convince him to stay :)

Jehan Hakimian of Los Chuchaquis returns for another 🥘 PAELLA PARTY 🥘 this Wednesday 4/22! A special Welcome Wednesdays POP UP featuring @loschuchaquis wines and Jehan’s famous paella from 5 PM till 8 or sold out – shop and bar open until 9pm as always! 21+ only ❤️

We are so excited! Jehan of Los Chuchaquis Wines is coming back to Alma to grace us with his phenomenal paella! We will be pouring his delicious wines as well. Link to tickets in bio 🎟️ Chicken and chorizo paella will be served at 6 pm 🥘 We will be open from 5 pm to 10 pm so you are welcome come early and stay after! 🍾🥂✨

🥘 PAELLA PARTY 🥘this Wednesday 3/25! A special Welcome Wednesdays POP UP with Jehan Hakimian of Los Chuchaquis wines! ✨Jehan’s famous paella from 5 PM till eight or sold out – and wines by the glass - including special @loschuchaquis wines - all night at the bar until 9pm ! ❤️

Join us for a Paella Party! 🥘🍷✨ Jehan of Los Chuchaquis Wines will be serving their delightful wines and making a delicious chicken and chorizo paella. The paella will be served at 5 pm. Alma Wine Bar will be open from 3 pm to 8 pm so you are welcome to come early and stay after. 🎟️ Tickets $25. Link in bio.

Tonight we’re stoked to have our brother from another mother, Jehan, in-house to walk us through both @loschuchaquis and @stirmwineco wines from 6-9 pm. Come early stay late and be sure to check our stories for upcoming events ❤️

This Weekend! 🥘🍷 Saturday, June 21st Winemaker and Paella Chef Jehan ‘Hakimaniac’ Hakimian will be in the shop to whip up his famous paella to accompany a @loschuchaquis wine flight. Over the past several years, Jehan has perfected his paella, and we’re stoked to bring it to you! This iteration will be a chicken, chorizo and seasonal vegetable paella with a small side salad. It’s the perfect pairing for the wines from Los Chuchaquis. Very limited. TWO RESERVATION TIMES AVAILABLE! 2pm or 5pm. Link in bio. Advance purchase only. Arrive promptly at the time selected to enjoy a fresh-out-of-the-pan paella, and we’ll be ready to pour the wines! About Los Chuchaquis wine: “Chuchaqui (choo-CHA-key) is a South American Quechua word that literally means ‘without legs.’ The word is colloquially used to refer to the hungover, and is affectionately used for local town drunks. It’s a badge of honor to refer to ourselves as ‘Los Chuchaquis’ as we work through last night’s hangover the following workday. We work with old and thoughtfully farmed California vineyards with an emphasis on Iberian inspired and unique varieties less commonly found in the Golden State.”

Ever wonder how the most unexpected paths can lead to your true calling? ✨ This week on The Reluctant Somm, we hear from Jehan Hakimian of @loschuchaquis and @stirmwineco , whose journey into wine began with a spontaneous decision to become a harvest intern in Argentina’s Calchaqui Valley as a teenager! 🇦🇷🍇 From that unconventional start, Jehan’s passion blossomed, leading him through deep dives into Spanish wines and now to a dynamic collaboration with Ryan Stirm in California’s minimal intervention scene. Together, at Los Chuchaquis (“without legs” in Quechua!), they’re crafting compelling sparkling Albariño, Sangiovese, and other unique varietals from old vines with minimal intervention and maximum flavor. We also touch on Ryan’s original label, Stirm Wines, celebrating naturally made Riesling and historic Central Coast grapes. What’s the most unexpected opportunity you’ve ever seized? Share your story in the comments below! 👇 Tune in to hear the fascinating story of how a teenage harvest sparked Jehan’s remarkable journey in the world of wine. #TheReluctantSomm #JehanHakimian #LosChuchaquis #StirmWinery #UnconventionalPath #WineJourney #HarvestIntern #ArgentinaWine #CentralCoastWine #minimalintervention

Winemakers Spotlight: @loschuchaquis - Los Chuchaquis - Chuchaqui (choo-CHA-key) is a South American Quechua word that literally means “without legs”. The word is colloquially used to refer to the hungover, and is affectionately used for local town drunks. It’s a badge of honor to refer to ourselves as “Los Chuchaquis” as we work through last night’s hangover the following workday. We work with old and thoughtfully farmed California vineyards with an emphasis on Iberian inspired and unique varieties less commonly found in the Golden State. - This chilled red makes its debut @eden.winegarden Next Sunday and is the perfect fit being that most of you heathens have work the following Monday 👀 😇 Cop your tickets and don’t forget your legs! - Track ID: Denita: “The Closer I Get to You”(Jon’s Sunday Nite Edit) - @stankpalmer Link in Bio 🎟️

Here’s the lineup! @hakimaniac will be in the house! College Ave. Thursday, October 24th 5-730pm $15 ($5 Club) Tix in bio Castilla y León in Spain is renowned for its centuries-old wineries and diverse terroirs, including sub- regions of Ribera del Duero and Rueda. We’re going to showcase 2 of the region’s top producers who have quite different variations of the star grape of the region: Tempranillo. We will also be pouring some serious Garnacha, a pet nat from Maestro and a Verdejo from Cantalapiedra that is akin to Sancerre on steroids!

We 🫶 Chilean wine! So we invited three of the best in the biz to come pour their natural, Chilean gems for you. Join us at Vine with Alex from @tedwardwest , Jehan from @josepastorselections & Cory from @missionwineca to taste 9 wines (plus snacks!). Friday, June 14 from 5-7pm Vine Street $20 ($10/club)

WINE TASTING ALERT!!! This Friday 6/7 6-8pm @thepunchdown Oakland we are super stoked to welcome in our good buds @hakimaniac @josepastorselections to show you the most amazing new wave of øø Chilean pur jus!!! Party starts at 6, come hang with us - vamos!!!