Jack London Square wine shop, minimo, to close permanently
(KRON) — In another blow to Oakland's struggling Jack London Square, minimo, a wine shop and wine bar that has operated for 10 years in the estuary-side mixed-use area, will close permanently this week. Describing itself as a 'neighborhood wine shop + wine bar celebrating natural wins that exhibit a true expression of their origins,' minimo will pour its last glass on Saturday, April 5.
'It is with sadness, but also a great deal of pride in all we've accomplished, that minimo will close on April 5th,' read a post on the business's Facebook page. 'minimo opened in 2015 as an inclusive gathering space where people — all people — were welcomed to enjoy and learn about natural wine without pretense. It's deeply heartwarming to see how a community has taken shape here.'
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In the post, the business went on to say it was 'most proud of supporting up-and-coming winemakers — and especially the women, BIPOC, and queer winemakers who still find themselves underrepresented in the industry.'
The wine bar also gave special thanks to 'all the chefs who popped up,' the 'makers who supplied us with small-batch confections,' and 'artists who brought inspiration' to the space.
'Thank you for letting us select the bottles, week after week, that not only complemented your dinners and made you look cool at parties, but also supported an ecosystem of small producers around the world who treat farming as a calling and winemaking as a sacred craft,' the post continued. 'Thank you for showing up, for your friendship, and trust in us. It's been a wonderful journey, taken together.'
The post gave no reason for the closure. However, Jack London Square has seen a number of businesses abruptly shutter in the past few months. In January, the Hyatt Waterfront Hotel closed.
Other recent closures at the square include the Left Bank Brasserie, and Korean-themed brewery, Dokkaebier.
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