Riggers Loft Wine Company

11/01/2025

This beautifully written article by Phil Doppelt sums up what the Richmond City Council members and Mayor Eduardo Martinez did to the vibrant Riggers Loft, which was forced to close at the end of September.
Please share this article. The Richmond citizens should understand what their city government has done.

How vision, music, and w**e transformed a wartime warehouse into a Bay Area treasure — and how bureaucracy brought it down.

09/30/2025

With great sadness, this last weekend was our last. But, as I said to a dear friend, as sad as this moment is, there are a couple of things that Kevin and I can truly celebrate. One is that we were able to share this gorgeous spot with the Richmond (and greater) community, and to provide a place where so many lovely memories were made by so many people. The other, and the most important, is the friendships forged at Riggers Loft. It has meant the world to us.

Kevin and I extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us over the years, particularly through the last several years as we fought a city council bent on destroying businesses that attract people to Richmond. It was an awful fight, but one we were not able to overcome. We wish it could have ended differently but the city had the power, the resources and the final word. We still believe our case against the unlawful detainer was strong. However, the uncertainty of jury trials and the timing of eviction mean that even a legal victory would come too late to save the business. So we end this chapter and say a sad goodbye to everyone.

As for Kevin and me....we are going to take this opportunity to create the next chapter in our lives...concentrating on our music, and on our family...the things that have sustained us throughout all this tumult the last several years.

10/2/25 - A later addition to this post:
Many of you have asked about buying R&B w**e. Just email to [email protected] and we will work it out. We have plenty of w**e to sell!!

09/09/2025

Coming this Friday!! It's Midnight Kitchen serving up a mix of Chicago, New Orleans & West coast Blues and R&B, with tasty sides of Jump and Swing. **eme
From 6-9pm

09/07/2025

The countdown is on! PRIMAVERA LATIN JAZZ BAND 🎉🎉🎉
today! JAZZ WITH A LATIN TINGE… Enjoy favorite jazz and pop standards blended with exciting Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms in the traditions of Cal Tjader, Pancho Sanchez and Tito Puente.”Help Support Live Music - $5 Music Cover ChargeRESERVE A TABLE

09/06/2025

Make your next birthday or wedding unforgettable in Richmond! Our venue is ideal for any event, offering a beautiful setting and excellent service. Contact us to plan your celebration today! 🥂 **eBarVibes

09/06/2025

It's official 👏👏👏 MOJO MESSENGERS is happening next Saturday, September 13th at Riggers Loft! Mojo Messengers plays classic rock hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s...the Pretenders, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha, Santana, Credence Clearwater, and Van Morrison.
Take a listen: https://www.mojomessengers.com/

09/06/2025

The countdown is on! SATCHMO'sGHOST 🎉🎉🎉 from 2-5pm today!!!Catch some tasting soulful blues with Satchmo's Ghost, a super swinging and bluesy band with a big band sound.

09/05/2025

Tonight!! It's singer, guitarist, AMY OBENSKI 🎶🎸Folk, soul, blues, rock, even a little classical! Amy creates a wonderful vibe, perfect for unwinding on a Friday evening!! 🎼
Music starts at 6:30. Tasting room opens at 5:30pm.

09/04/2025

PRIMAVERA LATIN JAZZ BAND 🎶🎸🎼

09/03/2025

Just a reminder! 😉 SATCHMO'sGHOST coming this Saturday Sept. 6th! A swinging and bluesy band and a tribute to classic big band swing, inspired by the “ghost” of Louis Armstrong, with a tasty assortment of blues and rock mixed in along with some great dance tunes.