Historic Blacksmith Square in Livermore
Livermore Valley Wine Country
Located at the corner of South Livermore and Railroad Avenues, Blacksmith Square is the perfect starting point for a Livermore valley wine tasting experience. There are several wineries to choose from, including Big White House, Hidden Creek Wine, John Christopher Cellars, John Evan Cellars, Retzlaff Estate Wines, and Thomas Coyne Winery. Parking is plentiful, and a number of popular downtown Livermore restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance. You can also bring sandwiches or snacks and enjoy a picnic in the airy courtyard, a popular spot for live music and art exhibits throughout the year.
The blacksmith shop has been gone for more than 70 years, and the brick buildings accommodated a number of farm equipment and automobile repair businesses up until the close of V&G Mufflers—The Oldest Muffler Company in the Tri-Valley! A major renovation of Blacksmith Square was initiated in November 2004, and occupation of the shops began in the summer of 2006.
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Big White House Winery
21 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 109
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Big White House Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Big White House wines were first produced in the historic Livermore home for which the label is named. Wine barrels in the garage were one thing, but when they started appearing in the living room... well, it was ti...
Hidden Creek Wine
21 South Livermore Avenue
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Hidden Creek Wine in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Hidden Creek Wine is fairly new to the Livermore Valley, but has already distinguished itself with a full selection of hand crafted artisan wines. Grapes are carefully selected from small vineyards primarily in the...
John Christopher Cellars
25 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 103
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John Christopher Cellars in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country John Christopher Cellars offers delicious full-bodied reds, as well as wonderful, rich Chardonnays. To learn more about one of the wines, you need only read the back label, which tells a story and sometimes includes...
John Evan Cellars
21 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 109
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John Evan Cellars in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country John Evan Marion's first professional attempt at winemaking produced a Super-Tuscan-style Sangiovese that caught the attention of a well-known winery in Paso Robles. Would he be interested in a position as winemaker? W...
Retzlaff Estate Wines
25 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 111
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Retzlaff Estate Wines in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Most wineries in California purchase at least some of their grapes from other growers, but Retzlaff wines are made exclusively from grapes grown organically in the family's own vineyards. An emphasis is placed o...
Thomas Coyne Winery
21 South Livermore Avenue
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Thomas Coyne Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Family owned and operated Thomas Coyne Winery specializes in high quality Bordeaux and Rhone wines. Guests who wish to sample the full range of handcrafted wines are encouraged to visit often, as the two varietals a...
A Pictorial History of Blacksmith Square
Courtesy of eLivermore.com and Holy Cross Lutheran Church
- Blacksmith Square History
- Blacksmith Square Historical Photos
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- Blacksmith Square Before & After Photos
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Watercolor Illustration by Rich Sigberman
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21 & 25 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore
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- When I was growing up in Livermore, Blacksmith Square housed a nondescript muffler shop near the heart of downtown. Its brick walls were painted white, and the building itself had very few architectural features, unless you count ...
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Swirl on the Square: Wine Bar & Tapas
21 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 105
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Big White House Winery
6800 Greenville Road, Livermore2 points
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Battaion Cellars
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Bent Creek Winery
5455 Greenville Road, Livermore1 point
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BoaVentura de Caires Winery
9309 Tesla Road, Livermore1 point
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Bodegas Aguirre Winery
8580 Tesla Road, Livermore1 point
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