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Celebrate the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Award winning author Thomas Wilmer knows a thing or two about travel—he's been around the world four times and has logged more than two million miles over the course of his successful writing career.

Though he specializes in stories about international travel, Thomas Wilmer resides in Morro Bay, California, and has written two books about travel along the California coast: Romancing the Coast: Romantic Getaways Along the California Coast and California Coast Getaways: Classic Resorts and Inns Along the Coast Between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

In The Wine Seeker's Guide to Livermore Valley, Thomas Wilmer showcases one of the oldest wine growing regions in California. Although vines had been planted as far back as 1832, the International Paris Exposition in 1889 marked the debut of the Livermore wine region on the world scene. Charles Wetmore's Livermore Valley Cresta Blanca Sauternes beat 17,000 international contenders and brought home the coveted Grande Prix, as well as a gold medal. Another gold medal was awarded to Adrian Chauche's Livermore Valley Monte-Rouge. The Livermore Valley has been a vibrant, wine-producing region ever since.

The Livermore Valley's rich history is woven throughout the book, which includes interviews with winemakers on both ends of the spectrum. The wineries range from industry giants Wente and Concannon—which produce nearly half a million cases annually—to small, family-owned operations like Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery which produce 1,000.

In addition to area history and profiles about the Livermore Valley wineries, Thomas Wilmer offers a guidebook for the Livermore region, with information about restaurants, golf, local hiking trails, the Niles Canyon Wine Train, and other places of interest. Even for someone like myself who grew up in Livermore, The Wine Seeker's Guide to Livermore Valley is the latest must-have resource for anyone who wants to celebrate and appreciate the uniqueness of the Livermore Valley wine country.

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Ruby Hill Winery
Livermore Valley Wine Tasting Poll
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Thomas C. Wilmer
Charles R Vineyards
What's New in Livermore, California?
Wine Tasting Music
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The Wine Seeker's Guide to Livermore Valley

by Thomas C. Wilmer

The Wine Seeker's Guide to Livermore Valley

Thomas C. Wilmer

While doing my own exploring
in the region, I realized something: The Livermore Valley wine
experience is not just about wine.
It's really more about partnership
and family -- husbands and wives, fathers and sons, grandparents
and grandchildren, all working
side by side.

Charles R Vineyards

8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore

Charles R Vineyards
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What's New in Livermore, California?

Here's the Latest News About the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Livermore wine fest to host 'best of the valley': By Rebecca F. Johnson LIVERMORE -- The Livermore Wine Country Festival has always taken place in the downtown area and featured the region's wineries and merchants. But since the area has undergone a revitalization including the beautification of ...
First Sip Celebration at Ravenswood: Enjoy the inaugural wines from the Corvino Bosco (roughly translated from the Italian words for 'raven' and 'woods') Vineyards at the Ravenswood Historical Site in beautiful Livermore, CA. You are invited to our "First Sip Celebration" wine tasting on ...
12 Livermore Valley Wines You Need to Drink Now: In Northern California wine country, Napa Valley and Sonoma County get all the attention. Another wine region I love is Livermore Valley, an easy drive from San Jose and Silicon Valley, and 35 miles east of San Francisco. Livermore boasts 50 plus ...
Food & Wine Events: East Bay & Beyond, May 24-June 2: Winemaker Brent Amos will introduce his new white releases as well as some red wines during Fenestra Winery's annual spring wine fest. Noon-5 pm May 26-28. Fenestra Winery, 83 Vallecitos Road, Livermore. $10. Details: www.fenestrawinery.com.

Wine Tasting Music

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Wine Country Classics: Wine Tasting Music

Amazon Price: $3.45 (as of 05/28/2012)

Track Listings: The New World: Symphony No. 9 In E Minor; Thais: Meditation; Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini; Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring; Air On The G String; Fantasie-Impromptu In C Minor; Coppelia: Act I: Waltz; Canon In D; Gymnopedie No. 1; Clair De Lune

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Welcome to the timeless,
off-the-beaten-path Livermore Valley wine country. I hope you'll enjoy reading about the wineries featured here -- the owners, winemakers,
and their superb wines.

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Upcoming Local Wine Events in the Livermore Area

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Bodegas Aguirre Winery

8580 Tesla Road, Livermore

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Jazz for Wine Tasting

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Jazz For Wine Tasting

Amazon Price: $13.38 (as of 05/28/2012)

Product Description: Mellow jazz produced specifically for use as background music. No bass solos or drum solos. Lyrical melodies with a bossa nova or swing rhythm. This CD creates a perfect setting for a wine tasting party or any social occasion. Produced by renowned jazz guitarist Royce Campbell who has performed with many of the biggest names in music such as Henry Mancini, Quincy Jones, Mel Torme, and Sarah Vaughn.