Chouinard Vineyards & Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

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Chouinard Vineyards & Winery

Chouinard Vineyards


Livermore Valley Wine Country

Chouinard is a small hillside winery located west of Pleasanton. A 1930s vintage redwood barn serves as the Chouinard winery and Tasting Room. This busy winery produces small lots of a dozen wine varieties, including a crisp California Champagne, a well-received old vine Zinfandel, Alicante Bouschet, and an aromatic Orange Muscat. The European-style setting, terraced vineyards, and wooded picnic grounds provide a perfect romantic ambience for the summer Music in the Vineyard series. The winery is also available for special gatherings and events.

Chouinard Vineyards is located at 33853 Palomares Road in Castro Valley, California.

Chouinard Vineyards & Winery 

Chouinard Wine Tasting 

33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley

Chouinard's tasting room is open weekends and most holidays. Visitors may also arrange tours or a mid-week group tastings by appointment.

Open Saturday-Sunday from Noon to 5pm
Tasting also Available by Appointment
Open Most Holidays


Watercolor Illustration by Rich Sigberman
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Chouinard Wine Varieties 

  • Alicante Bouschet
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Gewurztraminer
  • Granny Smith Apple
  • Orange Muscat
  • Petite Sirah
  • Viognier
  • Zinfandel

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33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley

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