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st 4 The 101 Livermore Rodeo – Laura Ness 7 Livermore Rodeo Parade In 8 Alameda County Fair and the “Last Ride” Independent MAGAZINE 12 Foodie Friends Create Range Life – Laura Ness

The Independent Magazine 16 Save the Day for Big Bay Ray – Laura Ness focuses on community events, people and places in the Tri-Valley. This magazine also updates readers 20 Livermore Valley Wineries on the local art scene, including a three-month calendar of events. 8 22 Valley Calendar Got Questions? 24 Rosé, Rosé, I Love You – Harry Stoll mailing address: P.O. Box 1198 Livermore, CA 94551 fax: (925) 447-0212 e-mail: [email protected]

Publisher Joan Kinney Seppala

Editor Janet Armantrout

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Contributing Writers Laura Ness 12 Harry Stoll

Graphic Designers Penny Werner Jorge Carmona 16 Photographer Doug Jorgensen

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Account Executive  Estate Planning  Asset Protection Sara Owen  Trust Administration  Probate

 Elder Law / Medi-Cal  Tax Strategies Office Manager Virginia Hoato

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ON THE COVER: Local Team Roping at Livermore Rodeo Family Night. 4

2 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 JUNE 2019 | Independent Magazine 3 Origin of the center stage when he appeared as a season-13 contestant on The Voice, where guitar at nine years old. His love for country music brought him Livermore Rodeo Team Blake. He Livermore Stockmen’s Rodeo Asso- st washe was coached chosen notas one of 12 (from a total of 40,000) auditionees to be part of About the 101 ciation President Colby Staysa wants people to remember the roots of the ro- - deo, which essentially began as a Red only by Blake but Cross fundraiser in 1918, while World Livermore Rodeo duringby the his incompa time on By Laura Ness therable show. Rascal Flatts War I was raging. In dire need of funds for the vital services of the Red Cross, Children are now California cities and towns were as- least one drop of milk to the judges, wins permitted to at- sessed quotas to help fill the coffers, for 35 years as a volunteer, and with the the contest. Teams pay $100 to compete, tend this event, and Livermore’s share was $1,200, a When I first moved to Livermore—albeit Staysa has been involved in the rodeo- and prize money is awarded from a pool which takes place considerable sum for that time. Itbriefly—in forever endeared 1977, people me to still the rode notion their of warding,” he says. “I enjoy it a lot.” Livermorehorses downtown as a for “cow a beer at the bar. board of directors as well. “It’s very re entry fees to the top four Park Rodeo Arena. According to the Livermore Rodeo of sponsors and LSRA contributions and at the Robertson website, John McGlinchey, then presi- way. By then, the Liver- in 10, 20, 30 and 40 per- 5 p.m., and live en- dent of the Livermore Stockmen’s town,” in the best possible centages.finishers, dividing the pie tertainmentBranding begins starts at Protective Association, proposed a rodeo to raise the money. They used a Additionally, there are at 6 p.m. Tickets, tradition.more Rodeo had become a portion of the James Anderson ranch, many activities for peo- well-established 60+ year near what is now I-580 and the Portola Today, 42 years later, ple to enjoy leading up purchased in ad- Livermore Rodeo Family Night the Livermore Rodeo is to the main event. Here is vance,which are must $25 for be Ave. overpass, to host the rodeo, as it marking its 101st year of a list of the events com- adults and $10 for children aged 5 to 13, while children aged 4 and under are had a natural basin for holding stock prising the 101st Liver- free. and a rim that served as elevated seat- ing for spectators. A fence was con- lifestyle and agricultural Family Night, Thursday, June 6, Gates open at 4:30 p.m. values.celebrating the western structed around the basin to form the 6th Annual more Rodeo celebration: arena. The grand entrance, featuring Princess Competition Along with Wild Cow Milking and Local Team Roping, the Diablo Ladies Drill McGlinchey and Christine Thiel on president of the Livermore Saturday, June 1 - Team will be performing. Admission is $1, while kids aged 2 and under are free. horseback carrying the American flag, Stockmen’sAccording to RodeoColby Staysa,Asso- 5:30—10 p.m. - joined by many other colorful riders, ciation (LSRA), this year The Princess Competi- Food and bever was indeed a spectacle worthy of film tion offers young ladies fromages willa variety be avail of credits. In fact, Universal Studios did events – along with all the aged 7 to 12 the oppor- foodable trucks. to purchase Gone film the event, which made it to news- traditionalbrings some specialcomponents new tunity to compete for are the dollar hot reels shown around the country. of what’s known as the the honor of wearing a World’s Fastest Rodeo, so cowgirl hat with a west- - The next year, in 1919, the Livermore - ern crown, instead of tydogs of ofhot yore,dog and but Stockmen’s Rodeo Association was ed to have more riders per a tiara, for a year. The cornthere dog will options be plen to formed and 15 acres of what was then hournamed than because any other it is reput event competition takes place Callaghan Vineyard, on what is now of its type. at the Rodeo Grounds on Livermore Avenue, was set aside. Cowgirl - browse. The association sold stock or scrip for though girls do not need Luncheon this year is the Friday $25 a share to purchase the land. Many Livermore Stockmen’s Rodeo Association hosts the toRobertson ride a horsePark Roadto par al- Friday, June 7 night“The biggest‘Xtreme new Bulls’ thing local people, including ranchers and “World’s Fastest Rodeo.” ticipate. The evening fea- Noon to 3 p.m. event,” says Staysa. “It’s businesspeople, bought shares; some - Livermore Rodeo Sauced BBQ and Spirits, live music and a redeemed them later, but many have Although he doesn’t compete in the ro- Foundation,Sponsored by the coronation. Thetures Livermore dinner, Rodeo catered Foun by- kept them to this day. sanctioned by the Profes deo, Staysa’s favorite event is wild cow luncheon recogniz- dation, in partnership with the LSRA, Staysa heralds the upcoming and long- sional Rodeo Cowboy Association. We’re milking, which takes place on Thursday Livermore Rodeo Parade es local scholarship will crown six local girls to represent the awaited Stockmen’s Park, which will be time.”thrilled to have this incredible action as evening as part of Family Night. Wild recipients and this part of the Livermore Rodeo for the first World’s Fastest Rodeo. located south of Blacksmith Square on For Staysa, who still runs Angus cattle Cow Milking features teams of two, with one person roping (the roper) and the 38th Annual Mixer & Team Branding Livermore Avenue. The 1.5-acre, horse- on Mines Road with his father, the rodeo shoe-shaped park will honor Liver- is an opportunity to display the culture other milking (the mugger). Cows dash Wednesday, June 5 completelyyear’s Cowgirl sold Honoree. out. This “ladies only” affair features local cowboys waiting out of the gate and teams, armed with Gates open at 4:30 p.m. tables, which is probably why the $40 tickets were snapped up in a flash; it’s more’s veterans and ranching heri- DAY 1: LIVERMORE RODEO PRCA XTREME BULLS tage. It is intended to be the focal point “My favorite part of the rodeo is the heri- Friday, June 7, Gates open at 5 p.m. of 3.5 acres of public open space and and beliefs of western life. only,ropes front and a leg milk out, bottle, one pickloop. their All fourtarget. of Featuring team branding and a tri-- green space running from Livermore livestock, friends and family,” he says. “It’s Roping must be done with a neck catch tertainmenttip barbecue from dinner, Ryan the 38thScripps annual of Avenue to South L Street. It’s been 100 ridersFor the from first thetime, nationwide the rodeo scene gets an competing extreme eventat a national and an level.extra Theday. riders The Xtreme demo tage we are representing — being with NBC’smixer will“The be Voice” highlighted fame. byScripps, live en a years in the making. n theirBulls skillsinaugural on Friday, tour comes then complete to the Livermore during the Rodeo, rodeo featuring on Saturday. professional “It’s nice bull for Western heritage, many of them patriots.” the cow’s legs must be on the ground- Nashville recording artist from San a network of people who care about the CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 while being milked. The event has a Jose, Calif., learned how to play the 120-second time limit, so whoever fin 4 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 ishes first, handing their bottle with at LIVERMORE RODEO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 The Livermore Leo Croce – The Livermore to travel for that next competition,” RodeoRodeo ParadeParade notesthe bull Staysa. riders that they don’t have American Hero in Admission to PRCA Xtreme Bulls is The Livermore Rodeo Parade will be held for the More Ways Than One! 101st time on June 8 starting at 10 a.m. in down- town Livermore. $25. The first bull ride is at 7 p.m. This riders and some of the meanest, nas- Leo Croce will serve as grand marshal of the Livermore The parade’s theme each year honors the city’s is a chance to see the PCRA’s top bull western heritage, supports the Livermore Rodeo, (Strong City, Okla.), a three-time Rodeo Parade. He was a hero during WWII and a hero and provides a fun event for the community. Xtremetiest bulls Bulls in the champion nation. Sage (including Kimzey to children through his lifelong career in education. consecutive wins in 2017 and 2018), With the advent of the Livermore Rodeo in 1918, Medal. He also received the Rodeo Parade has run simultaneous. Begin- Trey Benton III (Rock Island, Texas). the American World ning in 1977, the Rotary Club of Livermore has is currently in second place behind War II Victory Medal and hosted the parade. DAY 2: 101ST RODEO PARADE the American Campaign AND RODEO ACTIVITIES Leading the event will be the Grand Marshal Leo Medal with Bronze Star. Saturday, June 8 Croce and Community Service Award recipients TETWP (Tough Enough to Wear Pink) After the war, he attended Officers Dave Martin and Matt Ishmael, Day! U.C. Berkeley, thanks to the G.I. Bill. He then took This year for the first time, the Livermore/Pleas- n 10 a.m.: Rodeo Parade, a year of graduate studies, anton Fire Department volunteers will be hav- Downtown Livermore earning his teaching cre- ing a pancake breakfast in Carnegie Park before The Livermore Rotary hosts this gala dential. He started teach- the parade for a small fee. kickoff to the core rodeo activities. ing in Oakland and spent While not actually a part of the rodeo, it For a number of years, the Livermore School the next 25 years as a Music Boosters have been having a free BBQ teacher, coach, counselor, lunch following the parade in Carnegie for the n 3 p.m.: Grand Entry is a long-lived — and loved — tradition. vice principal, junior high band members who participate in the parade. Grand entry is the start of the rodeo and high school principal Any non-band members can go to the BBQ for featuring Livermore Rodeo stage- - a small fee. coaches, rodeo personnel, spon- Leo Croce at Croce Elementray hoedown. perintendent. In 1973, before becoming a su- Entries in the parade include an eclectic mix of Queens, visiting queens, and the pre- Joe Turnage, former Principal of Mary- dent of the Livermore Valley Joint Uni- marching bands, equestrian units, clowns, dance vioussor flags, years’ and Queen the Livermore presenting Rodeo the lin Avenue School, remarks on Croce’s he became superinten groups, color guard units, local businesses, Cub American Flag. “As with so many mem- for 16 years. Two years after he retired, and Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts, an- The rodeo immediately follows, and greatest generation, Leofied SchoolR. Croce District, Elementary a position School he heldwas tique vehicles, and military personnel. includes these events: contributions, named in his honor. bers of America’s Parade Committee Chairperson Paul Szmyd - Leo Croce never sought to be a hero. He says that the Rotary Club of Livermore organiz- land, California. He was the fourth of Tie Down Roping fought in the biggest conflict in human es the parade and its members along with there Leo was born May 14, 1923 in Oak- LocalBareback Team Roping history, because America’s freedom families help make the parade happen each year. grants who came to the US through El- Saddle Bronc Riding was being attacked and it was the right 65+ people will be helping on parade day (not dedication are something that my gen- four children born to Italian immi Wild Cow Milking erationthing to has do. always His bravery, admired. courage, His story and including the Boy Scouts from troop 939 who Steer Wrestling relatives, who also settled in the San organize the parade area clean-up/pooper-scoo- PRCA Team Roping Franciscolis Island. TheyBay area.were precededIn 1906, Leo’sby many fa- pers). All the members of the Rotary Club help - Barrel Racing futureshould Americans be remembered who might – not wonder only at in some way. From 12,000 to 15,000 watch and ers and sisters on the trail to America Bull Riding whatthe school this greatthat bears worldwide his name, cataclysm but for 1400 march in the parade.n fromther Felice Soglio Croce, in the followed Italian otherprovince broth of Asti. His mother, Francesca, arrived in For further information contact, Paul Szmyd at 925-447-7892. Armywas all Air about. Force We and owe the a hugeothers debt who of northern Italy. They married in 1914. Please be aware that the above events thanks for the fly boys of the Eighth served in World War II.” 1912 from the nearby city of Turin in anddo not participants have a specific may time scratch slot, as out. the Young Leo grew up in the San Francisco Gatesbehavior open of atlivestock 11 a.m., is with unpredictable, a variety of Leo wrote his memoir, “Mission Com- vendors offering food, clothing, and art. of the 1920s. In those pre-depression Attendees can also enjoy pony rides, years,Bay area his during family the and vibrant relatives time worked of the apleted,” B–17 Flying in 2018. Fortress In it, with he describes the 8th - in the food industry. Some of them rience. Tickets are $20-30, although Armyserving Air as Force a combat to targets co-pilot, over Europe. flying He was awarded the Air Medal with a preferreda mechanical reserved bull andcentral Cowboy grandstand Expe well as a delicatessen. Leo’s mom con- seats are $35. tinuedstarted to restaurants, pursue a career a butcher as a talentedshop, as Since 1881 seamstress for the exclusive ladies de- silver and bronze cluster, the European CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 partment store, I Magnin. n Theater of Operations with two bronze

6 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 stars, and the French Jubilee Liberty JUNE 2019 | Independent Magazine 7 said Angel Moore, Vice President and Acai Berry Bowls at Chimney of Business Development. “It has found on the midway. The Sky Ride Cake Cone are two new menu items - ously spinning and flipping, can be at the Fair this year. Hawaiian Honey entire fairgrounds. Tickets are sold Cones makes a one-day appearance “Last Ride” isbeen always a wonderful changing openingand evolving. celebra We online,will be backor at thefor soaringride, for views $6. of the tion, but the Alameda County Fair- New cultural festivals June 23. periences that will keep all our fair- at the Asian Pacific Celebration on at the Fair this year featuring live Live returns to the Kicks Off want to be able to create new, fun ex horse racing entertainment, attractions,also debutand Fairground’s historic racetrack on after year.” cooking demonstrations. Out at the opening day and will run June 14- goers excited about attending year Alameda County Fair The 2019 Big O Tires Concert Series 16, 20-23, 27-30, July 4-7. For the includes Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, pride, while the Fiesta a la Feria on - JuneFair on16, JuneBollywood 22 celebrates at the Fair LGBTQ on The Alameda County Fair returns to the fairgrounds Gin Blossoms, Sheila E., Norteño su- - first time, the Stella Artois Grand perstarTrace Adkins,Ramon Ayala Ashanti, with Loverboy, opening tion on June 23 events pay homage air-conditioned,stand’s Sky Lounge in-suite will race be view open- in Pleasanton June 14-July 7 with new attractions, a big artist Yolanda Del Rio, plus many toJune the 30, multicultural and Asian Pacificroots and Celebra com- to the public on race days. It offers munities of the Bay Area. more. Reservations are offered on- fireworks show, live horse racing, competitions and more. and section and always include Fair Food includes Ricardo’s Hawaiian lineing and at $50 wagering, per person. buffet dining, and The Fair will open with the “Last Street, as well as a procession of cow- Street in Downtown Pleasanton on Fri- admission.more. Ticket prices vary by show Feast, a tasty trip to the Islands of- The Racetrack is a one-mile track for Ride” of its down Main Cattle Drive The Mega Flip - fering fresh fruit treats, chicken and more. The Cattle Drive will start at for people to witness a real, live cattle Street at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14. treme ride that thrusts riders high theboys, Fairgrounds cowgirls, fair near entertainers the Rose andAv- day. This will be the final opportunity into the sky from, a brand-newfour different ex chips, piña coladas, and more. Teri- Thoroughbred, Quarter horse and The cattle drive will feature over 150 enue Gate and then move down Del “We are looking forward to the ‘Last - yakishrimp Rice pineapple Bowls at MK bowls, Concessions fish and Arabian racing. Constructed in 1858 large steers parading down Main Valle Parkway and continue on to Main drive through a major urban area. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Ride’ of our opening day Cattle Drive,” by the sons of Spaniard Don Agustin swinging booms while simultane

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LAST RIDE / ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR ALAMEDA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Bernal, it is the third-oldest horseracing track of its • $2 Taste of the Fair, Thursday June 20 and 27, will COUNTY kind in the United States. In years past, during the win- feature fun-size portions of select fair treats for just ter months wealthy owners in the Eastern United States two dollars. FAIR often shipped their horses to Pleasanton for training. • The Fair offers a variety of special promotions and with free admission for dads until 5pm. discount days, including a new Pet Food Drive part- • The Fair celebrates Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16, DATES: nering with the Valley Humane Society on June 19, Feed - June 14-July 7 - cialBaby Services Boomers Agency. (62+) can visit the fair for free every Friday until 5pm, presented by Alameda County So (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays: the Need food drive, benefitting Alameda County Com • June 17-18, 24-25, July 1-2) onmunity July 3.Food Free Bank, admission presented and $1by ridesLucky until on June 5pm. 26, and July 7 at 9am at the Livestock Pavilion. Foster Kids clothing drive presented by Mattress Firm The Junior Livestock Auction will be held on Sunday, For unlimited Fair-fun, the new Premium Fair Season • HOURS: Pass includes admission and parking for all 18 days of animals, food, rides, games, Kids’ Park and STEAM the fair, as well as concert and event discounts, for just Fair Favorites are back, including pig races, exhibits,- 11am-11pm daily munity Energy, and more. (except July 4, 11am-8pm, Weekends, PowerStation presented by East Bay Com $40. The Western Fairs Association and the International see website for updates) $80. Standard 2019 Season Passes are also available for Additional highlights and special features include: Association of Fairs and Expositions recognized Alam- • eda County Fair with top honors for innovation and ex- CARNIVAL HOURS: following the concerts at the Bud Light Concert Lawn Nightly fireworks and video show will take place and communications for 2018. Wed-Thurs: 12pm to closing cellence in competitive exhibits, agricultural programs Fri-Sun: 11am to closing every night (except June 28 and July 4). Venues Today consistently ranks Alameda County Fair July 4: 11am to 8pm on the Bay Area Air Quality Management Jumbotron among the Top 50 Fairs in North America. n

HORSE RACING: June 14-16, 20-23, 27-30, July 4-7

DIRECTIONS: Take BART to the Dublin/Pleasanton Station then catch the WHEELS Fair Shuttle to the Fairgrounds. All day, every day of the Fair, until closing.

COST: Adults (13-61) – $15 Seniors (62+) – $10 Kids (6-12) – $10 Children under 6 – free General Parking – $10 Unlimited Carnival Wristbands: Wed-Thurs – $30, Fri-Sun and July 4 – $35 (valid any one day of the fair) Sky Ride – $6 (unlimited rides any one day of the fair)

For more information including schedules, discount days, and concert and special event ticket info, visit the Fair’s website at www.alamedacountyfair.com.

10 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 JUNEJUNE 2019 2019 | Independent | Independent Magazine Magazine 1111 How did the foursome connect? Sarah Elliott and Lauren met - when they moved into the same apartment in the Lower Haight Four Foodie Friends PR and the website. Lauren and Waine designed the space to Bill Niles and Sarah met at Bar Tartine in 2009, and married gether; she had lots of experience in commercial set design, but in San Francisco in 2004, before Lauren moved to New York. this was her first interior design project. She concentrated on Pursue the Range Life various projects across the country as time allowed. So when in 2013. They’d all been friends for years, visiting each other’s By Laura Ness interested in launching a joint venture, a plan coalesced quickly. In Livermore Lauren and Waine called Bill and Sarah and asked if they’d be Lauren admits, “I think we were all just looking for the same

- place where we could slow down and share what we’d learned ies,ange Lauren Life began Heanes-Longwell as an escape An old brick building in Livermore withthing our – to new move community.” out of the cities we’d been living in and find a plan for two city-fleeing food who just happened to know would be the touchstone that Why Livermore and why the name? Lauren tells us, “Liver- twoand husbandother city-dwelling Waine Longwell, food- more is conveniently located: just far enough from city life to R brought these four friends together feel secluded and connected to nature and just close enough to ies, Sarah Elliot Niles and Bill Niles, who were then working in San Francisco at Out- to make a dream come true. erlands and Tartine Manufactory, respec- tively. All four, it seemed, were eager to exit be able to pop over in about 45 minutes to catch a show or grab their respective city scenes in exchange thea meal. chaos The and name settling itself down.” was inspired by a song of the same title by the ‘90s band Pavement, out of Stockton. It’s about leaving Settling down wasn’t really going to happen until they got the restaurant off the ground, though. They had lots of work ahead for a simpler, rural existence. An old brick of them. building on Railroad Avenue in Livermore, friendsacross fromtogether Blacksmith to make Square, a dream would come be Why this brick building? the touchstone that brought these four warehouse, and eclectic art and“Everyone gift shop. remembered They were excitedthe brick to Livermore’s newest restaurant, now open seebuilding what we from were their doing childhood with the in space. its various It was aiterations massive under – tile- fortrue. only It would a little result over ain year. the establishment of How did they meet? Livermore native, Lauren Heanes-Longwell, one of four man- taking,” according to Lauren. “From the flicker of Range Life as The Range Life crew – clockwise from top left: Bill Niles, aging partners at Range Life, tells us she an idea to opening day, it took us about two years to open the- Lauren Heanes, Sarah Elliott, and Waine Longwell. doors. I guess I can’t say that it was completely unexpected, but and advertising. Graduating from U.C. San- losingit was quiteits historic a process essence.” to convert the 1870s building into some - had moved all over for her career in film thing that would meet 2018 building and health code without What was the building’s history? From what they could went from San Francisco to LA and then the overall look and feel of the space. Waine has extensive back ta Barbara with a Studio Art degree, she noground hiccups in many in the of design New York’s that would most popularimpede service.bars, so he focuses - gather, the building, which most recently was Charlotte’s Web, on the layout of the restaurant and its flow, ensuring there are ren,to New “We York, met likewhere all greatshe met couples her husband, meet: in Mix up a few cocktails for us, please. - werewas completed actually made in 1875. right It on was site. part Says of Lauren,a larger “Igroup know of that brick it Waine Longwell, at a bar in NYC. Says Lau- ly has a great reputation for cocktails, so we asked Waine to buildings on that block, known as the Brick Block. The bricks lyn where a lot of my friends and former Range Life definite was a carriage house at some point after that. In the 1960s, it aco-workers bar! Waine were was working working. at I ahad bar started in Brook in “All of the cocktails at Range Life are rooted in a classic recipe of was a generaltile showroom store of andsorts from when the it 1990swas first until built. we I tookbelieve over it choose a couple of his favorites and tell us about his process. in after work or on my way home. He was - would get incense, stickers, etc. from here in my stocking at veryset design funny atand that charming point, butand wouldpretty comegood some sort - mostly Prohibition era, but there are some modern it was Charlotte’s Web, an art and gift shop. In high school, -I at making cocktails, too. We started dating classic variations mixed in where it fits. I’m always either al ings left in Livermore. We wanted to do everything we could tering flavor profiles of existing drinks or creating house-made- Christmas! There are a handful of these really old brick build - rametersingredient particularly substitutes rewarding to better or and perfect often useran existing friendly.” recipe. I and he opened his first project, Alameda, a find the limitations of producing a beverage within those pa to highlight the building’s history and uniqueness while also Housemade infusions are all the rage. Waine says, “I’m craft cocktail bar and bistro in the Green What inspired the décor of Range Life? “Waine and I were What prompted them to move west? bringing it up to 2018 standards.” point neighborhood of Brooklyn.” - New York City is a fast-paced life, so it and lavender that I get from Nancy Mueller at Holm Family - making a bitters with coyote mint, artemisia sage, rosemary inspired by the building itself, but also by the design and archi- - tiestecture pretty of Marfa,perfectly. Texas. Marfa Marfa is a celebrateswell-known a smallwestern/rustic town in West but “slowwasn’t down.” long before Says Lauren, the couple “We started tried LA talk for walkFarm outsideon Mines my Road house. in Theythe Livermore help lend hills.a distinct These aroma wild toherbs the modern design that we thought fit the space and our personali ing about moving back to California to grow everywhere in Livermore—even in the cracks of the side town. I call this cocktail ‘Coyote Smash.’ This is an example of a andTexas winemakers that boasts to artists scientists, and rancherscowboys andalike. engineers. Livermore We really real- hightaileda few months, it to butLivermore. it just wasn’t When thewe rightsaw modern-classicdrink, one that variation,celebrates since the natural the typical bounty ‘Whiskey of our Smash’ amazing is has a similarly eclectic demographic – from artists, cowboys fit —and not nearly slow enough! So we ly wanted to design a space that makes everyone feel welcome.” its own twist on a classic Mint Julep.” Who handled the restaurant design and layout? Each of gorgeousthe space rollingfor our hills restaurant, chock full an of old win brick- xx the partners manages different departments with different re- eries,building we downtownknew we had surrounded found the by spot these When summer rolls around, his charcoal and cherry bitters CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 for our next venture.” should be ready. He plans to use them in a classic Manhattan sponsibilities. Lauren handles design and visuals, social media, 12 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 JUNE 2019 | Independent Magazine 13 ily and friends at 9-10 years old. “As soon as I was legal age,

and I never stopped.” From the food scene of Philadelphia, I got a job in a kitchen that I worked at through high school Cuisine at KronnerBurger and Bar Tartine. After working as executiveBill moved chef to Californiaat St. Vincent, in 2008, he opened where Tartine he became Manufactory, Chef De

James Beard award in 2017, as well as Best New Restaurant in Foodwhere and he Winehelped magazine. earn them consideration as a finalist for a Of the professional chef’s life he says, “I’ve always liked the or-

satisfying.der of it, mise Most en of place, all I love clean the floors, product, organized interesting shelves. or pristine It ends up being a huge part of our jobs as cooks and I find it deeply

produce, fish and meat. I’ve mostly worked in small kitchens Tell us about your local food sources. Niles is really choosy with people who already are or end up as my best friends.”

movedabout foodto Livermore. purveyors, “When but in we a landmoved that out still here respects two years ag, ago,it wasn’t I immediately hard to find set togood looking local for sources farms oncethat grew he and the Sarah sorts of things I had grown accustomed to in the last few kitchens I had operated. Both of them not only were located 15 minutes from Livermore,

as like-minded asbut I alsocould werehave dreamed. I still vis- it at minimum the Tuesday Berkeley The welcoming team members at Range Life in Livermore are eager to share their creative talents. Farmers’ Market to From left to right: Josh Perry, Zach Crittenden, Josh Fisher, Tanner Bassett, Shawnee Lewis, Waine Longwell, - Tennessee Longwell, Lauren Heanes-Longwell, Bill Niles, Sarah Niles, Raphael Mattioli, and Jeremy Akers. ors in all the major Baybuy Area from growing purvey RANGE LIFE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 most of the year, with vanilla infused vermouth. “I call this past year, I have learned that Livermore regions, but for variation ‘Rockaway Beach,’ since Rocka- Valley wines represent a great variety tries to keep it fresh and interesting. from two farms in way each is the summer destination of of their wine sales are by the glass, so she Sunol:I buy Feral primarily Heart Says Sarah, “I try to accommodate a range many New Yorkers, especially those liv- Farm and Happy ing in the city,” he notes. greatof flavor interpretations profiles and of everything grape varieties, from Acre Farm.” Rhônenot just Valley Cabernet. varietals, People like are Grenache producing and What about the wine? Sommelier Sara likeof flavor to drink! profiles So I andencourage styles. Iour think servers that We wondered if Elliott Niles takes on the role of Range ultimately, the best pairing is what you people in Liver- Life’s general manager, where she is also style they like.” more were more Mourvèdre, to Tempranillo and Albariño. in charge of the wine program. Her SF How are the winemakers dinners go- to ask guests questions to find out what or less adventur- Many are incredibly food friendly!” cred is impressive, with stints at Bar Tar- Sarah says they’ve done a couple ous than diners in ing? “We are a great team, and love to work A selection of Range Life snacks. - of successful winemaker dinners with - together.Of her husband, We have the Chef same Bill, philosophies Sarah says, fore spending three years at Outerlands. Livermore wineries and she hopes to do serves, “I haven’t Fortine, Range Commonwealth Life, she has and curated St. Vincent, a list be to many, many more of them in the future. the city. Niles ob- similar work ethics. Bill is the hardest ciative of the new or different things we put on the menu. I’ve workingand goals, person both in I workhave andever life, known, and have and We asked her what it’s like to go from the - found the guests to be anything but adventurous and appre it is an honor to cultivate a front of the appeal to a broad range of wine drinkers. tomer“I have recommendationsbeen turned on to some and awesomefrom the house team that is as passionate as I am Livermore producers based on cus found their patience notable as well. Considering the food - “big city” to wine country. - today,menu given changes the by changing the day, micro-seasons sometimes in in significant the Bay Area. ways, My a ing in a wine region where you can truly - rant.”generous sharing of special bottles that dish you really liked last week may be something totally new- getSays to Sarah, know “It’s some been of reallythe winemakers fun operat tomers.about sharing There his is foodno other and the chef hard I would work customers have brought in to the restau on a more personal level. Several local What’s the mix of local vs. non-local ratherof back work of the with.” house staff with our cus biggest takeaway has been the positivity, which is not some winemakers, winery owners, and their wines? - What’s your approach to cuisine? “My approach always Let’s eat, shall we? For that, we turn thing you always see in other places I’ve been.” - tomers are very open to staff suggesting starts with seasonality,” says Bill. “That might mean a trip to a to Chef Bill, who hails from Cape May ive of Range Life since we opened the wine pairings, She says giving it’s aboutthem 50/50.a chance Cus to County in south Jersey. His love of cook- employees have been really support explore different varieties and growing - ing had him making dinner for his fam- market, but more often than not, it’s a conversation with the guides and resources for me. Over the regions around the world. The majority CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 doors and have become amazing local growers we work with. After that, I lean on all sorts of influ 14 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 JUNE 2019 | Independent Magazine 15 talk to people, like me who had horses local organizations that get it done when Some stores in downtown Pleasanton it comes to horse rescue and adoption. - SAVE THE DAY FOR dark side until three years ago.” They provide food, vet services, shelter lete, Happy Trails Consignment and The for years and we never knew about this and companionship to neglected animals. Winecarry theSteward. bags, includingDraeger’s PassionateBlackhawk Ath has She mentions a woman, Mary Stewart, - them as well, along with Portola Valley who has a rescue for mini horses, called zations like these, whose primary goals BIG BAY RAY Angels for Minis, in Walnut Creek. “I do- Big Bay Ray donates all profits to organi TH – JUNE 9 AT DARCIE KENT WINERY– Feed. She gets around to all the stables By Laura Ness charity. She and friends rescued not just ig Bay Ray is named for the are rescue, rehabilitate and adoption. she knows, collecting feed bags for the nated to her before we started our own horse Gretchen’s daugh- logoedcause. samples She’s made for McGrail custom and two-bottle Wente. here is something mighty Big Bay Ray, an IRS approved 501(c)(3) - ter, Jenna, rescued. Says bags for Purple Orchid, and created organization, saves horses while also sixhorses months from ago, the I fires,called but her all for kinds some of- - our mind’s eye, they are saving the organizations dedicated to saving aban Gretchen says livestock in Northern California. About mythical about horses. In- environment. doned, neglected and abused horses. most people could’veJenna, “Ray ever wasasked my for. best He fromCurrently, Hunt she’s & Behrens branching that outdepict and an mak en- ings that can transport They repur- “More than 100,000 pets, don’t know there night.’thing. SheShe said,and her ‘Can friends I get backhad gone to you? to lovedfriend meand andthe besttrusted horse me I ing bags for yoga mats, with feedbags usbeautiful in oh so and many strong ways. be pose used 50 B are so many I’m so tired, we have been driving all when he had no reason to trust anyone are cute! Really cute!” she enthuses. It pound grain show and race horses, T horses in need of tire farm, including a horse barn. “They carriage and wild horses rescue. “Most of Texas to an auction and were bringing grandparents (Paul and Gretchen), and and in some cases,A bond a betweenlifesaving humanthing. would other- They make these trips, every 6 to 8 them come from back 10 horses. myafter sister his abandonment.Stephanie loved He Ray, loved too. hisIn Althoughand horse manycan be horse-human a life-sustaining relation thing,- wisefeed bags end that up end up in slaughterhouses weeks. There are more people, all over, auctions,” she fact, everyone at all of the ranches loved ships last a lifetime, horses are often in landfills, doing this. Mary is a wonderful lady. every year.” says. She cites - turning them Julie Hauserman adults alike could see that. When he was ger care for them. As any horse owner into hand- withRay. Heme wasyou knew a sweet I was boy his and person. kids and knows,abandoned equines by thoseare much who more can nocompli lon- theyShe haswere so somany small minis and becausecute, then people they Society, as saying, “More than 100,000 cated to care for than the average pet. growbought up, them, the and person like a realized,puppy, thought ‘it’s a “Ray passed away in 2017 during my pets,in an show article and published race horses, in The carriage Humane and made shopping bags and four-bottle- When horses need help, there are or- wild horses end up in slaughterhouses nieswine like bags. BAR They ALE, source L. A. Hearne, new and Purina used are totally different. A sad fad.” was devastated. The loss of any animal every year.” grain bags directly from feed compa horse, not a big dog. The cost and care first year of law school at Cornell and I Gretchen, Jenna and Paul Kyle, here to - around the valley and across the Bay. a very deep pain that lasts for months saveganizations the day. like Darcie Big Bay Kent Ray, Winery created will by - and Hunt & Behrens, and from stables horse rescue think, for the most part, whenis rough, they but lose horse a horse. owners I hope will describethat this host Big Bay Ray’s inaugural fundraiser siteAyone and can help start the a cause.good fadOr comeby purchas out to thatShe adds,it is individuals “People that that do knowneglected about a Darcieing cool Kent bags on off June the 9 for Big a Bay serious Ray party web on June 9, from 2-5 p.m. encourages others to support horse res- All profits earned from sales of grocery nonprofit is an honor to Ray’s spirit and- bags and wine bags benefit horse rescue horse, but it’s way more than that. I even starring the big band sounds of 3 Day chandise or making private donations cues, whether it is by buying our mer Weekend, of which Gretchen’s husband, to Big Bay Ray, Inc. in support of horse rescue organizations. Blessings & Cow- silentPaul, is auction, a member. games The for event the willkids feature and of girl Up!” course,vendors, Darcie BBQ foodKent from wines. Cabana Culligan Dave’s, will Gretchen says, “When we lost Ray, I thought of doing something in his hon- have water machines, so bring refillable- or. When I went to visit Horses Healing water bottles. They’ll have Big Bay Ray Hearts, there were 70 horses, many of childrenbags for under sale, too.18. Tickets can be pur All profits earned chased on Eventbrite for $35, free for up in the dumpster. I took them out of thethem trash rescues. thinking, All the ‘Everyone grain bags needs ended a from sales of grocery and About the band, says Paul, who plays wine bags benefit horse pieces,trombone, with “3 horns, Day Weekendthree vocalists, is a party key- shopping bag. Why don’t I recycle and rescue organizations band with that big band sound. We’re 10- It took her a while to sort through the sell them?’” dedicated to saving town, R&B, funk, some rock n’ roll and classics.boards, guitars,Our goal the is works.to make We sure play every Mo- kids in 4-H or ladies at church sew- abandoned, neglected, one has as much fun as we do. We want logistics. At first she thought she’d have and abused horses. to get everyone up and dancing!” didn’t gain traction. She decided to go toing JOANN circles work on them, but that just Gretchen says the silent auction will and sews. A woman shopping there, - Caroline Kurzke, Fabrics lookingoverheard for Gretchen’scrafty sew something else, and she’s looking for or- ing lessons, sports tickets, cruises, wine conversation with the owner, and later won’t be long before she comes up with getaways,feature experiences, restaurant like vouchers horseback and ridspa theganizations horse rescue that can charity make partners. the bags more more stuff! They want experiences.” One contacted her. Caroline has been sewing economically, so more profit can go to kindtreatments, donor becauseis making “People up amazing don’t want gift In honor of Pleasanton turning 125 years bags for BBR since then. She is aided in old this year, the Pleasanton Downtown the process of bag-sewing by Cathy Silva.- Gretchen has supported Horses Healing More recently she has been supported baskets for dogs, cats and horses. Gretchen Kyle holds unique shopping bags made of grain sacks. All profits go toward helping abused and neglected horses. Hearts and partnered with SERRA, two meetby Masami demand. Smith, who has been mak Association is planningCONTINUED a big celebration ON PAGE 21 ing bags steadily, trying to help Gretchen 16 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 JUNE 2019 | Independent Magazine 17 LIVERMORE RODEO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 The 2019

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TENUTA VINEYARDS, 633 Kalthoff Common Matt Ishmael, members of Livermore’s identified six other agencies within 3. BOAVENTURA DE CAIRES WINERY, 9309 Tesla Rd. 23. ROSA FIERRO CELLARS, 5937 Graham Ct., Suite B 41. THE SINGING WINEMAKER, EHRENBERG CELLARS, Homeless Liaison and Policing team. California: El Dorado, Manteca, Peta- 4. BODEGAS AGUIRRE WINERY, 8580 Tesla Rd. 24. LONGEVITY WINES, 2271 S. Vasco Rd. LONE DOVE WINES, and PAT PAULSEN VINEYARDS, 5143 Tesla Rd. luma, Santa Monica, Riverside, and 5. CEDAR MOUNTAIN WINERY, 10843 Reuss Rd. 25. MCGRAIL VINEYARDS & WINERY, 5600 Greenville Rd. 42. ENOTECA 5, 2111 Research Dr. #6 PleaseTickets note available that the atfollowing Baughman’s items Officer Dave Martin started with the 6. CHARLES R VINEYARD, 8195 Crane Ridge Rd. 26. MITCHELL KATZ WINERY, 2481 Buena Vista Ave. 43. WENTE VINEYARDS and THE WINEMAKERS STUDIO, 5565 Tesla Rd. San Diego. They were able to analyze Western Outfitters and online. Livermore Police Department in May 7. CHOUINARD VINEYARDS, 33853 Palomares Rd., Castro Valley 27. MURRIETA’S WELL, 3005 Mines Rd. 44. WENTE VINEYARDS: Tasting Room & Restaurant, 5050 Arroyo Rd. what was working for these agencies 8. CONCANNON VINEYARD, 4590 Tesla Rd. 28. NOTTINGHAM CELLARS and VASCO URBANO WINE COMPANY, 45. WHITE CRANE WINERY and Winery 21, 5405 Greenville Rd. of 1999. He has worked patrol and also and what could be modified to work in 9. CROOKED VINE WINERY and STONY RIDGE WINERY, 4948 Tesla Rd. 2245 South Vasco Rd., Unit C 46. WOOD FAMILY VINEYARD & WINERY, 2407 Research Dr. are strictly prohibited at the rodeo: serves as a team member for the East Livermore. 10. CUDA RIDGE WINES, 2400 Arroyo Rd. 29. OCCASIO WINERY, 2245 So. Vasco Rd. 47. RUBINO ESTATES WINERY, 1188 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton videoice chests, recorders outside of any food/beverages, kind. County Tactical Team. 11. EAGLE RIDGE VINEYARD, 10017 Tesla Rd. 30. ENTROPY CELLARS, 2720 Marina Ave. 48. DARCIE KENT VINEYARDS, 7000 Tesla Road SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras and They also identified alternate means 12. ECKERT ESTATE WINERY, 5963 Graham Ct., Suite D 31. PAGE MILL WINERY, 1960 So. Livermore Ave. 49. CADDIS WINERY, 7878 Cedar Mountain Road 2019 Livermore Rodeo Queen: Officer Matt Ishmael started with the 13. ELLISTON VINEYARDS, 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 32. PICAZO VINEYARDS, Livermore (Tasting by appt), picazovineyards.com 50. NELLA TERRA CELLARS, 5005 Sheridan Rd., Sunol of transportation for their unit to pro- Morgan Laughlin Livermore Police Department in April 14. EL SOL VINEYARD, 8626 Lupin Way 33. 3 STEVES WINERY, 5700 Greenville Rd. 51. DANTE ROBERE VINEYARDS, 1200 Wetmore Rd. actively seek out homeless encamp- 15. FENESTRA WINERY, 83 E. Vallecitos Rd. 34. RETZLAFF VINEYARDS, 1356 S. Livermore Ave. 52. LEISURE STREET CELLARS, 503 Leisure St. Morgan Laughlin, the 2019 Miss of 2010. He has worked on patrol and ments in more difficult to access areas. 16. GARRE VINEYARD & WINERY, 7986 Tesla Rd. 35. RIOS RESERVE ESTATE WINERY, 6500 Tesla Rd. 53. OMEGA ROAD WINERY, 2135 Vasco Road, Suite C been an integral part of the depart- 17. HARRIS TESLA, 9275 Tesla Rd. 36. RODRIGUE MOLYNEAUX ESTATE WINERY, 3053 Marina Ave. This resulted in the implementation 54. McKAHN FAMILY CELLARS, 2245-A S. Vasco Road - ment’s Force Option Team. 18. SAN FRANCISCO BAY WINERY, 2015 Research Dr. 37. RUBY HILL WINERY, 400 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton GlincheyLivermore family Rodeo, who is a callmember Livermore of the of LPD’s first patrol-ready electric 19. THE STEVEN KENT WINERY, 5443 Tesla Rd. 38. MIA NIPOTE, Pleasanton, mianipote.com In January 2018, Officer Ishmael sixth generation of the Laughlin/Mc mountain bicycles and the design of became the sole full time officer in Rodeo Queen from day one, follow- a patrol-ready Ford F-150 for suspect the Livermore Police Department’s home.ing in Shethe haspath dreamed of her ofolder becoming sister, contact and property transportation. new Homeless Liaison and Polic- who was Queen four years ago. As they continued their proactive work ing (HLP) Team with Officer Martin and maintained their daily workload, working in a supplemental position. Officers Ishmael and Martin regularly California Junior Rodeo Association In July 2018, Officer Martin joined Team Evans attended meetings with various local (NCJRA)As a member and California of both the High Northern School the unit. Excellence in organizations such as the Livermore Rodeo Association, she competed in Real Estate They worked with partners and stake- Rotary Club, LARPD, Citizen’s Police Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Reined holders from the City of Livermore Academy, Livermore Realtor’s Group, Cow Horse and the Queen Contests. Housing and Human Services, the property owners, and members of the Craig & Says Laughlin, “I proudly hold this City of Livermore Public Works, feder- City Council. They also took officials Rebecca CalBRE #01971528 title and look forward to educating ally- funded HUD housing units such on an educational “ride-along,” in- & #01498025 our future generations in this great as ABODE, local Tri-Valley services cluding the Livermore City Manager, sport and our time-honored tradi- such as CityServe, hazardous waste Deputy City Manager, two City Coun- TeamEvansRealEstate.com tions of the World’s Fastest Rodeo. cleanup companies, local faith-based cilmembers, an Officer and Sergeant 925.784.2870 Please join me at the 101st Annual organizations, and the homeless citi- from Pleasanton PD, and a probation Livermore Rodeo the second week- zens of Livermore to develop the team officer, so that they too could under- end in June.” n into a unit that specifically serves the stand and learn from Officers Ishmael needs of Livermore. and Martin. n

18 Independent Magazine | JUNE 2019 JUNE 2019 | Independent Magazine 19 RANGE LIFE LIVERMORE VALLEY WINERIES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 stay within the season. Green garlic’s French. Ultimately, it’s California cuisine - since 1980 inences, the traditionbut primarily of Chez Mediterranean Panisse or Zuni and Tri-Valley 3 STEVES WINERY, 5700 Greenville Road, Livermore. ENOTECA 5, 2111 Research Drive, Livermore, #6. Open RETZLAFF VINEYARDS, 1356 S. Livermore Avenue. Cafe. Good product, not a ton of manipu- season is long, thankfully, so the flat auto body Also tasting, 21 S. Livermore Ave. Tasting hours Thur.-Sun. 11:30 weekends 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 852-1861 or enoteca5.com. Tasting Mon.-Tue. 12-4:30 p.m.; Thurs.-Sun. 12-4:30 p.m. lation, well prepared, well seasoned.” thisbread version is available of the todish.” us for a good chunk a.m.-4:30 p.m. 997-7736. 3steveswinery.com. Also by appointment. 447-8941 or retzlaffwinery.com. of the year, but once it’s gone, so will be ENTROPY CELLARS, 2720 Marina Avenue, Livermore. Owned and operated by the BENT CREEK WINERY, 5455 Greenville Road, Livermore. 200-0849 or entropycellars.com. RIOS LOVELL ESTATE WINERY, 6500 Tesla Road, What are the most popular dishes Tasting room open Fri.-Sun. noon to 4:30 p.m. or Livermore, Tasting hours Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Event facili- at Range Life? Niles admits that every- change frequently. It’s so very seasonal. THE ROMERO FAMILY by appointment. 455-6320 or bentcreekwinery.com. FAVALORA VINEYARDS WINERY, 5937 Graham ties. 443-0434 or rioslovellwinery.com. thing changes so often that it’s hard to “BesidesAs for the the fish doldrums entrees, of hewinter, says when they Court Unit 8 (off of Vasco Road), Livermore. Shares a space with 3529 1st Street • Livermore, CA 94551 BIG WHITE HOUSE & JOHN EVAN CELLARS, - Ehrenberg Cellars. RODRIGUE MOLYNEAUX ESTATE WINERY, P. 925.443.8548 • F. 925.443.0110 6800 Greenville Road, Livermore. 12-4:30 p.m. weekends 3053 Marina Avenue, Livermore. Open weekends 12:30-5 p.m. anything we serve on it seems to do or by appointment. 449-1976 or bigwhitehouse.com. FENESTRA WINERY, 83 E. Vallecitos Road, Livermore. Also by appointment. 297-7838 or rmwinery.com. local fish are scarcest, we focus our ef Tasting Fri., Sat., & Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Picnic area. well.pick. I “We love focus crudo on and our I think bread the a lotguests and www.trivalleybodyshop.com BOAVENTURA DE CAIRES WINERY, 447-5246 or fenestrawinery.com. ROSA FIERRO CELLARS, 5937 Graham Court, Unit B, are getting that. We put a lot of effort forts on supporting the small but rich 9309 Tesla Road, Livermore. Tasting Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. or Livermore. By appointment only. 963-1406 or fishing industries in and around the Bay. by appointment. 606-9672 or boaventuravineyard.com. GARRE VINEYARD & WINERY, 7986 Tesla Road, rosafierrocellars.com. Livermore. Tasting Mon. 11a.m.-4:30p.m.; Thur.-Fri. and seasonal representation of the Bay homesHalibut, on king the salmon, menu. specificWe look varieties to one of BODEGAS AGUIRRE WINERY, 8580 Tesla Road, 11a.m.-4:30p.m. or by appoint. 371-8200 or garrewinery.com. RUBINO ESTATES WINERY, 1188 Vineyard Avenue, into having an incredible fresh, local, rockfish, black cod, and ling cod all find Livermore. Tasting weekends noon to 4:30 p.m. Pleasanton. Open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 606-0554 or bodegasaguirre.com. HARRIS TESLA VINEYARDS, 9275 Tesla Road, 484-1699 or rubinoestateswinery.com. Livermore. 447-2267 or harristesla.com. Area’sWhich fisheries.” two dishes really showcase andmost get reliable whatever purveyors, they are Water catching 2 Table, at a CADDIS WINERY, 7878 Cedar Mountain Road, Unit B, RUBY HILL WINERY, 400 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. your unique approach? Bill says he LAS POSITAS VINEYARDS, 1828 Wetmore Road, to help us connect with small fishermen Livermore. By appointment. 380-6219 or caddiswine.com. Open daily 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 931-WINE (9463) or - Livermore. Fri.-Sun. 11:30-4:30 or by appointment. rubyhillwinery.net. CEDAR MOUNTAIN WINERY & PORT WORKS, 449-9463 or laspositasvineyards.com. garlic and Fiscalini cheddar and one of given moment. We end up with the best 10843 Reuss Road, Livermore. Tasting Fri.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. SANE VINE - GEORGE RATERMANN ESTATE would pick grilled flatbread with green and freshest fish and support small com Handcrafted wines 373-6636 or cedarmountainwinery.com. LEISURE STREET WINERY, 503 Leisure Street, VINEYARDS, Livermore. 337-3753 or sanevine.com. Is Range Life a special occasion din- Livermore. Tasting Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. mercial fishermen at the same time.” made from organically CHARLES R VINEYARD, 8195 Crane Ridge Road, 337-5463 or LeisureStreetWinery.com. SAN FRANCISCO BAY WINERY, 2015 Research Drive, First,his fish it’s dishes, a good which representation change constantly. of the ing spot or a more regular hang? “I Livermore. Open Fri., Sat. and Sun. noon to 4:30 p.m. Livermore. Tasting room Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm. I chose the flatbread for a few reasons.- grown grapes 454-3040 or charlesrvineyards.com. LONGEVITY WINES, 2271 So. Vasco Road, Livermore. 518-9119 or sfbaywinery.com. Tasting Fri. to Sun. 12 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. - • Exceptional from Vine to Glass! CHOUINARD VINEYARDS, 33853 Palomares Road, 443-9463 or longevitywines.com. STONY RIDGE WINERY, 4948 Tesla Road, Livermore. itybread of the in itsstarter, purest without form. Wethe usedeep an crust. am think it’s a bit of both. We definitely have Castro Valley. Tasting noon to 5 p.m. weekends or by Tastings Mon.-Sat. 11-4:30, Sun. 12-4:30 or by appointment. customers who come in to celebrate a • Picturesque grounds available appointment. (510) 582-9900 or chouinard.com. MCGRAIL VINEYARDS & WINERY, 5600 Greenville 449-0458 or crookedvine.com. bient dough that gets all the light acid for weddings and other private Road, Livermore. Tasting Thurs.-Sun. 12 to 4:30; or by the style of everyone’s favorite appe- birthday or an anniversary (or a coveted celebrations. CONCANNON VINEYARD, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore. appointment. 215-0717 or mcgrailvineyards.com. TENUTA VINEYARDS, 633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore. It highlights the flavor of our bread. In date night), but we also have regulars Tastings daily 11 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Tours by appointment. Open for tasting Fri., Sat. and Sun. noon to 6 p.m. or by that belly up to the bar – or their favorite- (925) 447-8941 Picnic area. 456-2505 or concannonvineyard.com. MCKAHN FAMILY CELLARS, 2245-A S. Vasco Road, appointment. 960-1006 or tenutawinery.com. of California Olive Ranch olive oil, our Livermore. Tasting Fri.-Sun. 12-5pm or by appointment. tizer, garlic bread, we brush a mixture table – a couple times a week to have a 1356 S. Livermore Avenue CROOKED VINE WINERY, 4948 Tesla Road, Livermore. 453-1823 or mckahnfamilycellars.com. THE SINGING WINEMAKER, 5143 Tesla Road, child,bite, a a drink daughter and namedto catch Tennessee. up,” says Lau “On Hours: 12-4:30pm, Closed Wed Tasting Mon.-Sat. 11-4:30, Sun. 12 to 4:30 p.m. or by Livermore. Tasting Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday appointment. 449-0458 or crookedvine.com. MIA NIPOTE, Pleasanton. By appointment only. 12-5pm. 606-9463 or thesingingwinemaker.com. dustingown cultured of locally-aged butter, and cheddar, lightly softened that has ren, who just gave birth to their first 461-3338 or mianipote.com. - CUDA RIDGE WINES, 2400 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. green garlic. We finish with a generous THE STEVEN KENT WINERY, 5443 Tesla Road, the weekends we get big, casual family Open Fri.-Sun. 12-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. MITCHELL KATZ WINERY, 2481 Buena Vista Avenue, Livermore. Open Mon.-Sun. noon to 4:30 p.m. of parmesan to mimic the latter cheese’s ing out from San Francisco or Stockton 510-304-0914 or CudaRidgeWines.com. Livermore. Tasting Mon.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. 243-6440 or stevenkent.com. groups for brunch, but also people com 454-9463 or mitchellkatzwinery.com. enough of the crystalline umami flavor n DANTE ROBERE VINEYARDS, 1200 Wetmore Road, THE WINEMAKERS STUDIO AT WENTE it highlights a model we follow often: in the hills.” MURRIETA’S WELL, 3005 Mines Road, Livermore. Livermore. Open Fri. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 12-5 p.m. VINEYARDS, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. makerole in what a classic you want garlic to bread.eat. And Secondly, thirdly, as a stop before a day of wine tasting out 245-0172 or danterobere.com. Tasting room hours: Wed. and Thurs. 12am-5pm, Tasting Wed-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm, last tasting at 5pm. Range Life, 2160 Railroad Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 Fri.-Sun. 11am-5pm. Also by appointment. 456-2385 or wentevineyards.com. www.rangelifelivermore.com, 925.583.5370 DARCIE KENT VINEYARDS, 7000 Tesla Road, 456-2395 or murrietaswell.com. Livermore. Tasting Thurs.-Mon. noon to 5pm. 243-9039 VASCO URBANO WINE COMPANY, 2245 South it fits the criteria we hold ourselves to, or darciekentvineyards.com. NELLA TERRA CELLARS, 5005 Sheridan Road, Sunol. Vasco Road, Unit C, Livermore. Tasting Thursday-Sunday 11-5pm. By appointment. 408-893-9463 or nellaterra.com. Also by appointment. 294-8647 or vascourbanowine.com. BIG BAY RAY EAGLE RIDGE VINEYARD, 10017 Tesla Road, Livermore. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Tasting weekends noon to 4:30 p.m. 447-4328 or NOTTINGHAM CELLARS, 2245 South Vasco Road, WENTE VINEYARDS: ESTATE WINERY & eagleridgevineyard.com. Unit C, Livermore. Tasting Thurs. to Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or TASTING ROOM, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. in August. Gretchen has already made by appointment. 294-8647 or nottinghamcellars.com. Tasting Mon-Sun 11:00am-5:30pm, last tasting at 5 pm. ECKERT ESTATE WINERY, 5963 Graham Court, Suite D., country that she might just have to visit. 456-2305 or wentevineyards.com. Livermore. Tasting Fri.-Sun. 12 to 5 p.m or by appointment. 371- OCCASIO WINERY, 2245 So. Vasco Road, Suite B, She’s also working with the Bothwell horse stable near her new home in the Livermore. Tasting Thursday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or Donations and purchases of shopping 8606 or artisanspiritsbrandyworks.com. WENTE VINEYARDS: VINEYARD TASTING Artsa commemorative Center in Livermore, bag for which the event.holds by appointment. 371-1987 or occasiowinery.com. ROOM & RESTAURANT, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. EHRENBERG CELLARS, main tasting room, 5143 Tesla Tasting hours: Mon-Fri 11am-5:30pm, last tasting at 5 pm. art camps for kids, to have them make a Road; tasting/special events, 5937 Graham Court, Livermore. OMEGA ROAD WINERY, 2135 Vasco Road, Suite C, Sat-Sun 11am-6:30pm. Restaurant hours: Lunch Fri-Sat Fri., Sat. and Sun. noon-6pm or by appointment. Livermore. Open 2nd & 4th Sat and Sun of the month: horseand wine rescue tote bagsorganizations. are tax deductible. Contact 11:30am-2:30pm; Brunch Sun 10:30am-2:30pm; Dinner Sun- - 510-418-8774 or ehrenbergcellars.com. Sat 11:30a to 5:00p, Sun 11:30a to 4:00p. 290-8616 or omega- GretchenAll of Big regarding Bay Ray sales profits and go sponsor to local- roadwinery.com. Mon 5:00pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm. Reservations billboard featuring the Big Bay Ray bags. ship opportunities at (925) 523-3133. ELLISTON VINEYARDS, 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol. recommended 456-2450 or wentevineyards.com. Richert Lumber in Pleasanton has do Tasting weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. PAGE MILL WINERY, 1960 So. Livermore Avenue, WHITE CRANE WINERY AND WINERY 21, 862-2377 or elliston.com. Livermore. Tasting hours Mon. 12-4:30 p.m.; Thurs. 12-8 p.m.; nated paint and brushes for the project. Fri.-Sun. 12-4:30 p.m. 456-7676 or pagemillwinery.com. 5405 Greenville Road, Livermore. Tasting hours Friday-Sunday love of a horse, is certainly gaining trac- winery tasting rooms. Livermore is still EL SOL VINEYARD, 8626 Lupin Way, Livermore. Noon to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. 321-5463 or tionThis andbig-hearted spreading effort, organically. founded My for girl the- She’d like to get the wine bags into more PAULSEN WINES, 5143 Tesla Road, Livermore. Tasting weekends 12 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. whitecranewinery.com. friend, Michelle, in North Carolina, loves wine country. Do it for the horses. n 606-1827 or elsolwine.com. Tasting Sat. 12 to 6 and Sun. 12 to 5. Also by appointment. 510-419-0172 or ppvwines.com. WOOD FAMILY VINEYARD & WINERY, horse country, even as it has become EMBODIED WINES, 2271 S. Vasco Rd., Ste. D, Livermore. 2407 Research Drive, Livermore. Tasting Thurs. 2-7pm, To learn more, visit www.bigbayray.com. Tasting room open Wed.-Sun. 2 to 7 p.m. (tasting fee). 292- PICAZO VINEYARDS, Livermore. Tasting by appointment, Fri. and Sat. 12-7pm, Sun.12-6pm. Also by appointment. 8625, www.embodiedwine.com 454-0291 or picazovineyards.com. 606-7411 or woodfamilyvineyards.com. the shopping bag I just sent her for her LAST UPDATED 4/2019 birthday. It reminded her that she has a

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Taste Our Terroir in Livermore Valley Wine ONGOING JUNE 2019 JULY 2019 Country, July 25-28, Livermore Valley Wine Dublin Heritage Park and Museums Mu- Livermore-Amador Symphony, June 1, Livermore Shakespeare Festival, July 3 to Country. Food and wine affair at Casa Real. sic Jam, Open music jam every Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Stravinsky: Suite No. 2 for cham- August 4, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, Friday through Sunday, wineries across night for either Bluegrass or Irish Fiddle. All ber orchestra, Beethoven: Piano Concerto The Tragedie of Othello and The Complete the region host ten food and wine events are welcome to come and listen or join in No. 4, Gwendolyn Mok, soloist, Schumann: Works of William Shakespeare (abridged/ including Port tastings, a hike in the vine- and play. 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. 925- Symphony No. 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 revised). www.LivermoreShakes.org. yard, honey tasting and more. Livermore 452-2100. First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 925- Museum on Main, An Evening with… Valley Winegrowers Association, www. Ravenswood Historic Site, 2nd & 4th Sun- 373-6800. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, July 9, lvwine.org. days – 1890s costumed docents lead free Wine & Wags, June 2, noon to 4:30 pm. 7:00 pm, Amador Theater. Tickets at www. New Christy Minstrels, July 26, 8:00 pm. tours of the more than 100-year-old build- Livermore Valley’s dog friendly wineries museumonmain.org or 925-462-2766. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, ings and some of the 30 acres of grounds. host a day of fun for dogs and their owners Apollo 13 (1995 movie), July 10, 7:30 pm. Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call 925-373- Tours begin every 20 minutes and take across the region. Information and tickets All tickets $5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 6800. approximately one hour, with the last tour at www.lvwine.org. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 925-373- How Lucky Can You Get? The Songs of of the day starting at 3:00 pm. Each tour DLUX Puppets – Peter Pan, June 2, 3:00 6800. Kander & Ebb performed by Tielle Baker, includes the 1885 Cottage, the 1891 Main pm. Puppetry, clever digital scenery and Derik Nelson & Family, July 12, 8:00 pm. July 28, 2:00 pm. Firehouse Arts Center, House, and the beautifully landscaped popular songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Ravenswood Ice Cream Social, August 11 grounds. Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 80s. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call 925-373- firehousearts.org or 925-931-4848. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Livermore. www.lvpac.org or 925-373- 6800. Little League® Intermediate Baseball Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, 6800. Chanteuse Jessica Fichot, July 14 Sklar Brothers, July 13, 8:00 pm. Post- World Series, July 28 – August 4, 2019. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Wednesday–Sunday, 1:00-4:00 pm. Free The Addams Family, Bay Area Children’s modern take on a stand-up comedy duo. Livermore, Max Baer Park. www.littlelea- firehousearts.org or 925-931-4848. admission. Visit 1856 Murray Schoolhouse Theatre, Livermore, Next Stage Perform- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- gue.org/world-series/2019/5070/. Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Frame, 1912 2nd St. and Bothwell Arts Evening with… Pablo Picasso: August for a lively exhibit on Dublin’s History. The ers, young@part, June 6 and 7 at 7:00 pm. Center, 2466 Eight St., Livermore and the more. www.lvpac.org, 925-373-6800. “Little Classroom” Gallery has ever chang- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- Livermore Valley Opera Opera In The 13, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Firehouse Arts Firehouse Art Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. in AUGUST 2019 Center. Tickets at www.museumon- ing exhibits. See the 1911 Kolb Craftsman more. www.lvpac.org, 925-373-6800. Pleasanton. It can also be downloaded at Vineyard #2, July 14, Retzlaff Vineyard, main.org or 925-462-2766. House, barns and ten acres to stroll. 6600 eastbayopenstudios.com. Livermore. Includes “Arias a la Carte”. Play Date exhibit focused on play and Donlon Way, Dublin. 925-452-2100. Livermore Valley Opera; Opera In The Tickets and information at www.livermor- playfulness, including toys, imaginary Keiko Matsui, August 16, 8:00 p.m. Hagemann Ranch Open House, Tours of Vineyard #1 at Nella Terra Cellars, Sunol, evalleypera.com. creatures, and art games. August 2-Sep- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, the 140+ year old ranch and free, family special Father’s Day Edition, June 16. Tick- Jessica Fichot, July 14, 7:00 pm. Bothwell tember 14. Opening Reception: August 1, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call 925- friendly seasonal activities. The last Sunday ets and info at livermorevalleyopera.com. Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. En- 7:00–9:00 pm. Harrington Gallery, Fire- 373-6800. of each month, 1:00-4:00 pm. Go to www. Valley Bonsai Society,­ 10th Annual Bonsai chantingly original chanteuse and song- house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Lunafish “Woodstock Revisited”, livermorehistory.com for the monthly Show at Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore, writer. www.lvpac.org or 925-373-6800. Pleasanton www.firehousearts.org. August 17, 8:00 pm. Bankhead Theater, program. 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, 33rd Annual Art Under the Oaks Celebra- 125th Anniversary of the City of Pleasan- 2400 First Street, Livermore; www.lvpac. Classic movies at the Bankhead Theater, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. www.valleybonsaiso- tion, Weekend of July 20 and 21. Free ton Celebration, Friday, August 2, 3:00 to org or call 925-373-6800. All seats $5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First ciety.com. event combines art, wine, food, live music 9:00 pm. In honor of Pleasanton’s Birthday, Golden Follies: Trip the Light Fantastic, Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call and family fun for all ages. Alden Lane Public Eye will be rocking the Concert in Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982 movie) 2 p.m. August 17 and 18. Firehouse 925-373-6800. The Addams Family, June 6 and 7 June 19, 7:30 pm. All tickets $5. Bankhead Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. the Park stage from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. There Movies in the Park, Fun activities and will be sponsor booths and fun activi- Art Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Pleasanton. games! All movies are free and begin at lvpac.org, 925-373-6800. ties to commemorate the city’s history, dusk: Shrek July 11; The Wizard of Oz, July Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 8, 10 a.m. heritage and hometown spirit. Pleasanton H.M.S. Pinafore, Lamplighters Musical Lee DeWyze, June 22, 8:00 pm. Bankhead Theatre August 24 and 25. Bankhead 18; Bumblebee, July 25; Spider Man into downtown Livermore. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Downtown Association’s (PDA) Lions the Spiderverse, August 1; Incredibles Livermore Rodeo, June 8 and 9 at Robert- Wayside Park on the corner of First and Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. lvpac.org, 925-373-6800. lvpac.org, 925-373-6800. II, August 8. Amador Valley Community son Park Stadium. Gates open at 11:00 am. Piano Men: The Music of Elton John & Neal Streets. Park, 4301 Black Ave. (behind the Dolores Grand Entry at 3:00 pm. World’s Fastest Billy Joel, Featuring Kyle Martin, June 22, David Victor formerly of BOSTON August Bengtson Aquatic Center). Rodeo. www.livermorerodeo.com. 8:00 pm. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- 2, 8:00 pm. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Picnic Flix, Free Summer Movie Series at Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Eve- road Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call Emerald Glen Park. Tarzan, June 14; Coco, ning with… Nathaniel Hawthorne, June org or 925-931-4848. 925-373-6800. July 26; Incredibles II, August 30. Movies 11, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Firehouse Arts As You Like It, Free Shakespeare in the Park Ravenswood Old-Fashioned Ice Cream will begin at dusk usually 8:30–9:00 p.m. Center. Tickets at www.museumonmain. presented by San Francisco Shakespeare Social, Aug. 11, noon to 4:00 pm. Music, Food trucks and other snack food vendors org or 925-462-2766. Festival, Saturdays and Sundays, June 29– historical tours, etc. with hot dogs and ice such as kettle corn will be on site. 2019 Alameda County Fair, June 14–July July 14 at 7:00 pm. Amador Valley Com- cream available for purchase. Ravenswood Concert in the Park, Fridays, June 14 to Au- 7. Live action sports shows, big name munity Park, Santa Rita & Black Avenue, Historical Site, 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. gust 30 featuring an eclectic mix of music concerts and live horse racing. For more Pleasanton. Free admission from classic rock, blues and big band to information and schedules, visit www. Wall-E (2008 movie) August 7, 7:30 pm. today’s hits. The free concerts run from AlamedaCountyFair.com All tickets $5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Lions Wayside Park on California Art Club Exhibit of Bay Area Joseph and the Amazing First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Technicolor Dreamcoat the corner of First Street and Neal Street. Parks: Outdoor Treasures, June 14-July 925-373-6800. Pleasanton Downtown Association. 20. Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15, The Family Stone, August 10, 8:00 pm. 1:00–3:00 pm. Harrington Gallery, Fire- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call 925-373- MAY 2019 Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Dreamcoat, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, 6800. John Waite, May 31, 8:00 pm. Bankhead EBOS - East Bay Open Studios, June 15, 16, July 20, 27 and Aug. 3 at 8:00 pm. and July Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore; www. 22 and 23, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Meet art- 21, 28 and Aug. 3 and 4 at 2:00 pm. Bank- with Special Guest Mads Tolling. Mitch Polzak, August 10 lvpac.org or call 925-373-6800. ists and see how some of the art is made. Piano Men, June 22 head Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. August 10, 8:00 pm. Rockabilly, Honky Free catalogs available at Way Up Art and www.lvpac.org or 925-373-6800. Tonk and Bluegrass. Firehouse Arts Center,

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- This rosé has a salmon hue so the choice national Workers of the was a natural. Worldosé is Day best until from the Interdays Some websites list more ways of making 2017 Las Positas Estate Rosé Liver- grow short when you reach rosé, including blending red and white more Valley ($25). This lovely rosé appellation,wine. Sounds which lowbrow is special, to me. for France its won a gold medal at the 2018 Expe- prohibits it, except for the Champagne rience Rosé Competition. The judges RWine takes September.its color from its skins. were wise. Delightful aromas of straw- The sooner the winemaker separates blendingSome Livermore of Chardonnay Valley wineries’ and Pinot rosés: Noir. the skins from the juice, the lighter col- 2018 Occasio Rosé Livermore Val- an olfactory guarantee. This yummy or the of the wine, and the longer the ley Fong Vineyard ($25). They started berry, watermelon, and spice provide darker. picking the Grenache grapes for this - Charles McKahn, owner/winemaker medium-bodied rosé is a walk through of McKahn Cellars weighs in: “There pomegranate.the produce section I paired and it grabbing with huevos sam are two main methods for making rosé: grapesrosé five were hours de-stemmed, before the soaked sun could on haminadosples of fresh that raspberry, have a terracottastrawberry, shell, and whole cluster, pressed like the majority rise; then in the cool morning air the - juice was transferred to a stainless steel vor and were made for this rosé. tanktheir forskins cold for fermenting.about six hours, This thenmethod the a creamy beige interior and a smoky fla 2018 Garré Rosé Livermore Valley. whenof all whiteyou put wines; the andgrape saignée cluster, (French stems The sangiovese grapes for this stunner included,for bleed). into Whole the press cluster and squeeze pressing the is were grown near the tasting room. The assures purity, focus, and balance. I juice out of the clusters…and remove winery likes to call this May release Ro- paired it with aubergine salad, a lucky juice from the skins and must prior to sato di Sangiovese. Bene! Bene! Get your choice since the rosé has a subtle purple fermentation. Most people will time nose over the rim of your glass for a essence that foreshadows the bright their juice-to-skin contact time from 2017 McKahn Rosé of Grenache Sier- purple of the aubergines. one to 12 hours, the longer the time the ra Foothills Shenandoah Valley Run- tart apple and vanilla. It plays “Honey- quist Vineyard ($26). I was watching fruity treat of strawberry, winter melon, Making rosé in this fashion not only gets Ingmar Bergman’s classic movie Wild and honeydew melon enter the mouth darker the final product. suckle Rosé.” Waves of tart strawberry- the red wine that you are also making. - Ityou reduces a rosé the but ratio it also of juiceusually to skinsimproves and Strawberries when I held this rosé to roll-around, and you get a delicate bal excitedly,my nose and then got a whiff an aroma of grapefruit of strawber from Itance paired of sweet well andwith dry; Wine now Country here comes Salad aI thery. Coincidence?waitress’s tray Passion held high fruit when followed she cadgedricher profile from the of strawberries Garré Restaurant and cream.menu: that enables a more concentrated red passed. As it rolled around my mouth, - wine to be made. cause I like to achieve very little color in mixed-up greens, crumbled Gorgonzola, Okanagan and a peach from the farm- 2018 Concannon Rosé of Petite ourI prefer rosé. theI’m wholereally going cluster for method a salmon- be fig, and honey balsamic vinegar. ers’I tasted market. a GoldbarThe salmon apricot season from is on the so Syrah Livermore Valley ($24). The color wine and I add a small amount I rushed to my grocers and landed some - 2018 Rosé of Petite Sirah has a pale, tling to get that desired color. I pick the them in cheesecloth and dropped the grapesof red Grenacheat a white (2%) wine right ripeness before levelbot expressive, with nuances of dried straw- Chinook tails (no bones). I wrapped blush, ballerina slipper hue. Its nose is as opposed to a red wine ripeness level - and that really makes a difference in nel,bunch scallions, in boiling parsley, water peppercorns, along with a thinand aromatics in my opinion. The wine is berries and lavender with a crisp, dry, somesack ofother bouquet stuff. garniI let the containing salmon cool fen light body and carefree finish. A fresh rosé with whispers of Provencal herbs.n SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS!

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