Elliston Vineyards 

Elliston Vineyards Wine Tasting 

Visitors who arrive at Elliston Vineyards for the first time are always in awe of the massive stone building at the end of the road. The building features blue sandstone from nearby Niles Canyon, and the interior has been carefully restored to its original splendor. Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the building now houses a tasting room, public areas, and a private residence on the third floor. In addiditon to Elliston wines, visitors are treated to wines from Sunol-based Little Valley Winery.

Open Saturday-Sunday from 11am to 5pm

Elliston Vineyards Wine Varieties 

• Cabernet Franc
• California Sparkling Wine
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Captain's Claret
• Chardonnay
• Merlot
• Pinot Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir

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Little Valley Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Little Valley Vineyard & Winery is located in rural Sunol and brings a touch of Spain to the region with their signature wine, the noble red Tempranillo. The winery has two distinctive labels, Little Valley and White Rabbit. The latter is for the own...

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Monterey/Santa Cruz/Santa Clara/Livermore Wine Country Map and Guide (California Wine Region Maps)

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How's the Weather in Sunol? 

Current Conditions & Forecast

Current weather conditions in Sunol, CA

Local Pollen Reports

83°F (Feels like 83°F)

Last update: 7/26/08 6:45 PM PDT

Humidity: 28%
Visibility: 7.0 mi
Dew Point: 47°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.88in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 12mph From: Airport Conditions

Tonight

Low
Low: 55°F
Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
 

Sunday
Jul 27 

N/A
High: 81°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM

Monday
Jul 28 

Partly Cloudy
High: 82°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM

Tuesday
Jul 29 

Partly Cloudy
High: 83°F
Low: 56°F
Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM

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Elliston Vineyards on the Internet 

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Tenuta Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

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Wine Country Quilts 

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Wine Country Quilts: A Bounty of Flavorful Quilts for Any Palette

by Cyndy Lyle Rymer, Jennifer Rounds

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I purchased this book at one of the wine festivals, and even had it signed by the authors. Don't worry if you're not into quilting... it's worth adding to your library for the photos alone. Several Livermore Valley wineries are featured, including Thomas Coyne Winery, Livermore Valley Cellars, Fenestra Winery, Wente Vineyards, and artwork by Darcie Kent.

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