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Discover the Best of Wine Country the WINERY issue discover the best of wine country A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE PLEASANTON WEEKLY LivWine 2020.indd 1 3/5/20 6:37 PM Real Estate: It doesn’t have to be stressful. Introducing Elation Real Estate - the Tri-Valley’s new luxury boutique real estate company lead by Gina Piper, a 26-year real estate veteran and one of the area’s most recognizable and successful Realtors. Our mission is to provide a more personalized alternative to the large, faceless brands while providing all of the benefits, reach and resources of the large companies. 88 Silver Oaks Court, Pleasanton - Off-Market Opportunity for Wine Enthusiasts 4 Bedrooms ~ 3.5 Bathrooms ~ 5,785 Square Feet ~ 4+ Acre Lot Spectacular home nestled on a hilltop lot with unobstructed panoramic views of Mt. Diablo, the valley and surrounding hills. This amazing home includes a 600+ square foot wine cellar and almost an acre of potential vineyard land. Featuring a resort-like backyard with a stunning pool, spa and a winding slide incorporated into the hardscaping. Gina Piper 925.200.0202 [email protected] WWW.ELATIONRE.COM 127 Spring Street, Suite 115, Pleasanton, CA. 94588 ~ DRE#: 01201349 LivWine 2020.indd 2 3/5/20 6:37 PM CONTENTS 3 Steves Winery ........................................ 14 Arroyo Cellars ............................................. 15 THE VIBRANT WINE REGION IN YOUR BACKYARD Bent Creek Winery................................... 16 Big White House Winery ....................... 17 Discover award-winning wines and intimate BoaVentura de Caires ............................. 18 tasting experiences in Livermore Valley Cedar Mountain Winery ........................ 19 Charles R Vineyards ...............................20 Crooked Vine Winery ............................. 21 ivermore Valley Wine Country is home of the optimal growing conditions of the region. Cuda Ridge Wines ................................... 22 to over 50 wineries, boasting acres of Winemakers C.H. Wente, James Concannon 23 Lvineyards amid rolling hills. It is the and Charles Wetmore also recognized the Dante Robere Vineyards ...................... perfect place to find your favorite wines area’s winegrowing potential and founded their Darcie Kent Vineyards ........................... 24 because the coastal climate and soil allows wineries in the early 1880s. 26 Livermore Valley wineries to grow a wide Eagle Ridge Vineyards .......................... Livermore Valley captured America’s first variety of grapes. Wineries vary in size from Ehrenberg Cellars ..................................... 31 limited-release, 100-case boutique operations international gold medal for wine in 1889 at el Sol Winery .............................................. 32 to 700,000-case industry leaders. All have the Paris Exposition, placing California on the 33 welcoming tasting rooms that showcase award- world wine map. Livermore Valley also was the Elliston Vineyards .................................... winning wines and offer year-round activities first to bottle varietally labeled Chardonnay, Fenestra Winery .......................................34 engaging the novice to the connoisseur. Visitors Sauvignon Blanc and Petit Sirah. Today, nearly Garré Vineyard & Winery ..................... 35 can choose from a variety of transportation 80% of California Chardonnay and Cabernet 36 options, whether that be a Pedego Electric bike Sauvignon vines trace their genetic roots to a Las Positas Vineyards ............................ ride through eight miles of manicured trails, Livermore Valley clone. Leisure Street Winery ............................ 37 the Livermore Wine Trolley or a private tour In addition to the myriad of events hosted The Lineage Collection ......................... 38 with Black Tie Transportation. by individual wineries, the Livermore Valley Livermore Valley Pull-out Map ...........27 One of California’s oldest wine regions, Winegrowers Association hosts five consumer 40 the Livermore Valley played a pivotal role events annually, showcasing the talent, energy Longevity Wines ...................................... in shaping California’s wine industry. In the and fine wines of the region. Be sure to keep this McGrail Vineyards .................................... 41 1840s, California pioneers, including Robert issue as your guide to wine tasting adventures Mitchell Katz Winery .............................. 42 Livermore, planted vineyards to take advantage throughout Livermore Valley Wine Country. Murrieta’s Well........................................... 43 Nella Terra Cellars....................................44 lvwine.org Executive Director: Chris Chandler Omega Road Winery ............................. 45 925.447.9463 Marketing & Events Coordinators: 46 3585 Greenville Road, Suite 4 Sam Braudrick, Melissa Hanson Page Mill Winery ...................................... Livermore, CA 94550 Membership Director: Brandi Addington Retzlaff Vineyards & Estate Winery ............................................ 47 pleasantonweekly.com Publisher/Editor: Gina Channell Rodrigue Molyneaux ..............................48 925.600.0840 Designer: Kristin Brown 5506 Sunol Boulevard, Suite 100 Sales representatives: Rosa Fierro Cellars ..................................49 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Carol Cano and Karen Klein The Singing Winemaker .......................50 Cover and contents images by Barry Zupan Photography. Published by the Pleasanton Weekly for Wente Vineyards ...................................... 52 the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. Copyright ©2020 by Pleasanton Weekly. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Wood Family Vineyards ........................ 51 LivWine 2020.indd 3 3/5/20 6:37 PM LivWine 2020.indd 4 3/5/20 6:37 PM WHY US? 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BARREL TASTING WEEKEND | MARCH 21ST-22ND | 12-4:30 PM Join Livermore Valley wineries, meet winemakers, sample wines still in development right out of the barrel and take the opportunity to purchase futures for your very own wine cellar. Start your morning with a wine country brunch, and keep an eye out for one of the many barrels on the Painted Barrel Trail. The hills are green and vines are just beginning to bud. WINE & WAGS | MARCH 31ST | 12-4:30 PM Livermore Valley’s dog friendly wineries host a day of fun for dogs and their owners. Bring your friendly four legged friends, and enjoy a day in beautiful Wine Country. Local animal rescues will be partnered with our wineries, promoting adoptions of their furry friends that need a home. Come with your dogs, stay for the wine, and possibly leave with a new best friend! TASTE OUR TERROIR | JULY 23RD | 6-9 PM Every summer Livermore Valley’s premier food and wine affair takes place. Winemakers partner with Bay Area chefs to compete for honors. Taste pairings and cast your vote for the coveted People’s Choice award! Friday through Sunday, wineries across the region host food and wine events including Paella dinners, Rosé Festivals, educational seminars and more! HARVEST WINE CELEBRATION | SEPTEMBER 6TH | 12-5 PM On Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, Livermore Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season at the Harvest Wine Celebration. Each winery hosts activities including wine tasting, arts, crafts, and music. Wine lovers have come from all over the Bay Area and beyond for the past 35+ years to enjoy this unique event. Don’t miss out on this wine country celebration! HOLIDAYS IN THE VINEYARDS | DECEMBER 5th-6TH | 12-4:30 PM Join us for a Livermore Valley wine country holiday tradition. Wineries show- case their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more. Donated toys are given to the local Toys for Tots program. 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