Big White House Winery 

Big White House Wine Tasting 

Located at the end of Greenville Road, the winery enjoys a unique perspective of the Livermore Valley. The tasting room offers current releases of Big White House wines, and hosts an ever-changing gallery of artwork created by local and visiting artists. In the photo above, Dennis Lyamuya of Tanzania welcomes guests to a fundraiser for Asante Africa Foundation. Pictured below are the Board of Directors and Tanzania Team decked out in African style. From left: Erna Grasz, Board President; Christine Odero, Board CIO, Dennis Lyamuya, Tanzania In-Country Support; Joel Abongo, Board Member; Emmy Moshi, Tanzania In-Country Program Leader; Mary Druce, Board CFO; Gloria Moshi, Tanzania In-Country Support; and Susan Olofson, Board Vice President.

Open Saturday-Sunday from Noon to 4:30pm
Barrel Tasting by Appointment

Big White House Wine Varieties 

• California Sparkling Wine
• Carignane
• Lapsus
• Late Harvest Chardonnay
• Mourvedre
• Petite Sirah
• Roussanne
• Sangiovese
• Tawny Port
• Viognier
• Zinfandel
• Zinfandel Port
• Cabernet Sauvignon (John Evan Release)
• Syrah (John Evan Release)

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Saturday-Sunday from Noon to 4:30pm

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Last update: 7/25/08 2:45 AM PDT

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