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The Livermore Valley Wineries

Welcome to the user's guide for the Livermore Valley Wine Country series on Squidoo. There are over 50 lenses in the series, so I do appreciate hearing from winery staff when information needs to be updated. Each of the wineries is promoted on every...

Livermore Valley Wine Country

Located just an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to over three dozen wineries, with lush vineyards covering more than 5,000 acres. Wineries range from small, family-owned operations to historic leaders of the California wine i...

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Historic Leaders

Concannon Vineyard

Concannon Vineyard is known worldwide for its award-winning wines as well as its historic role in the wine industry. Irish immigrant James Concannon was drawn to the gravelly soil of Livermore more than a century and a quarter ago. A true pioneer, he...

Historic Leaders

Tamas Estates

Popular Italian varietals, like Pinot Grigio, Barbera, and Sangiovese thrive in Livermore Valley's Mediterranean-like climate and gravelly soils. At Tamas Estates, several handcrafted Italian-style wines are created, along with Prima Classe Rise...

Wente Vineyards

In 1981, the Wente family purchased the long abandoned Cresta Blanca winery site. Few views are as breathtaking in Livermore, and with a lot of hard work and determination the winery began to reclaim its former elegance. The grounds were replanted wi...

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery

Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by his fourth and fifth generation descendants. No other winery in California has been continuously family owned and operated as long as Wente Vineyards. The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of...

Murrieta's Well

Murrieta's Well is named for the legendary outlaw, Joaquin Murieta, who was known to have camped out on the property during the Gold Rush era. A winery was built on the site in the 1880s, and was brought back to life more than a century later, contin...

Historic Leaders

La Rochelle Winery

La Rochelle Winery produces limited quantities of Pinot Noir with grapes acquired from more than 20 exceptional vineyards. Members of the winery's Pinot Noir Program have exclusive access to most of these releases. Lovers of Pinot Noir will definitel...

The Steven Kent Winery

The Steven Kent Winery produces small lots of premium quality wines, most notably Cabernet and Chardonnay. The family-owned operation represents six generations of winemakers who helped shape the California wine industry, beginning in 1854 when Pierr...

Blacksmith Square

Red Skye Wine

Red Skye is dedicated to bringing simplicity back to the appreciation of fine wine. The winery has produced many award-winning varietals that are easily enjoyed by themselves or paired with your favorite foods. Popular wines include a crisp, citrus-f...

Hidden Creek Wine

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 Napa and Solana counties.

Retzlaff Estate Wines

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 on producing wines that reflect the terr...

Thomas Coyne Winery

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 are offered for tasting on alternati...

John Christopher Cellars

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 a poem. John Christopher's blended...

South Livermore Avenue

Retzlaff Estate Wines

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 on producing wines that reflect the terr...

Page Mill Winery

Page Mill Winery is one of many family-owned and operated wineries in the Livermore Valley. The winery recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and is known for producing small quantities of excellent hand-crafted wines. Page Mill Winery offers more...

Tesla Road

BoaVentura de Caires Winery

Established in 2000, BoaVentura de Caires Winery is located on a century old ranch, with breathtaking views of the Livermore Valley. The setting is ideal for gatherings of up to 150 people. A number of weddings, banquets and company events have taken...

Wente Vineyards Estate Winery

Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by his fourth and fifth generation descendants. No other winery in California has been continuously family owned and operated as long as Wente Vineyards. The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of...

Concannon Vineyard

Concannon Vineyard is known worldwide for its award-winning wines as well as its historic role in the wine industry. Irish immigrant James Concannon was drawn to the gravelly soil of Livermore more than a century and a quarter ago. A true pioneer, he...

Tamas Estates

Popular Italian varietals, like Pinot Grigio, Barbera, and Sangiovese thrive in Livermore Valley's Mediterranean-like climate and gravelly soils. At Tamas Estates, several handcrafted Italian-style wines are created, along with Prima Classe Rise...

Tesla Road

Cedar Mountain Winery

The fall harvest season is a busy time at Cedar Mountain, where at least 200 tons of grapes are custom-crushed each year. About one fourth of the harvest originates from Cedar Mountain's own vineyards, and the rest comes from othe...

Bodegas Aguirre Winery & Vineyards

Bodegas Aguirre Winery is best known for Estate grown premium red wines, particularly its award-winning signature wine, the Petite Sirah. Their unique and beautiful wine label is based on an original painting by an artist from El Salvador who studied...

Garre Vineyard and Winery

Garre is one of the few wineries in California to specialize in five varietals known by winemakers as the Bordeaux Blends: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Many unique blends are crafted from these varietals, and t...

Rios-Lovell Estate Winery

At Rios-Lovell, gardens and graceful gazebos adorn rolling hills and provide the perfect backdrop for an outdoor vineyard wedding or casual picnic lunch. Indeed, the winery is one of the Valley's most popular spots for nuptials and corporate events.

Tesla Road

Stony Ridge Winery

The good life... what could be better than sipping a glass of wine on a redwood deck overlooking rolling hills covered with vineyards? This ambience, combined with excellent customer service, is what keeps loyal patrons coming back again and again. S...

Crooked Vine Winery

Established in 2000 with the purchase of the popular Stony Ridge Winery, Crooked Vine is a favorite spot for lunches and special events. The winery has ample seating for guests who may enjoy a front porch with vineyard views, or a secluded patio cour...

The Steven Kent Winery

The Steven Kent Winery produces small lots of premium quality wines, most notably Cabernet and Chardonnay. The family-owned operation represents six generations of winemakers who helped shape the California wine industry, beginning in 1854 when Pierr...

La Rochelle Winery

La Rochelle Winery produces limited quantities of Pinot Noir with grapes acquired from more than 20 exceptional vineyards. Members of the winery's Pinot Noir Program have exclusive access to most of these releases. Lovers of Pinot Noir will definitel...

Tesla Vintners

The Singing Winemaker

Uniquely situated on the main winery trail between Livermore winemaking legends Concannon and Wente, Tesla Vintners has emerged as a popular spot for locals to relax and catch a breathtaking sunset on the deck or patio. The motto at Tesla Vintners is...

Fenestra Winery

Fenestra Winery has won scores of medals at various wine competitions. The winery produces small quantities of an ever-growing list of wines, many of which are only available to club members known as Fenestra Fanatics. True Red, their most popular wi...

Red Skye Wine

Red Skye is dedicated to bringing simplicity back to the appreciation of fine wine. The winery has produced many award-winning varietals that are easily enjoyed by themselves or paired with your favorite foods. Popular wines include a crisp, citrus-f...

Mines Road

Murrieta's Well

Murrieta's Well is named for the legendary outlaw, Joaquin Murieta, who was known to have camped out on the property during the Gold Rush era. A winery was built on the site in the 1880s, and was brought back to life more than a century later, contin...

Greenville Road

Big White House Winery

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 time to find more space! Now celebrat...

el Sol Vineyard

The beautiful el Sol vineyard is located on the site of a former chicken ranch. Today the landscape is dominated by Zinfandel and Syrah vines, and the spaces that accommodated chickens now house wine barrels... lots of them! el Sol is known for produ...

White Crane Winery

Nestled in vineyards outside the city, White Crane Winery is famous for its annual Grape Stomp in early September. The all-day event attracts more than a hundred participants and does indeed feature I Love Lucy-style foot stomping of grapes. White Cr...

Greenville Road

McGrail Vineyards

McGrail Vineyards was established in 1999, and has sought to produce the finest Cabernet grapes in the Livermore Valley. The vineyard uses a technique called green harvesting, which means that some of the grapes on each vine are discarded before they...

Eagle Ridge Vineyard

Eagle Ridge Vineyard is one of the newest wineries in Livermore, located on the hills at the east end of the Valley. The winery has produced two wines with their label. The 2006 Pinot Grigio is made from grapes grown at Del Arroyo Vineyards, and is l...

Bent Creek Winery

Bent Creek Winery has enjoyed visitors from all over the globe. The tasting room is known for its fun and exciting atmosphere, as well as the award-winning wines. The winery's highly acclaimed Vintage Port is a blend of five grapes in a traditional P...

Crane Ridge Road

Charles R Vineyards

Located on an old mining trail at the end of South Greenville Road, Charles R Vineyards is one of the newest additions to the Livermore Valley. The family-owned and operated winery specializes in small lots of handcrafted wines. Three generations are...

Cedar Mountain Drive

Darcie Kent Vineyards

Darcie Kent Vineyards is located in the Crane Ridge foothills, where well-drained gravely soils, cool nights, and calm breezes create ideal conditions for growing flavor-packed Merlot grapes. In addition to grapes, the winery produces a Tuscan-blend...

Wood Family Vineyards

Though fairly new on the Livermore winemaking scene, Wood Family wines have already earned numerous awards at county and state fair competitions. This early interest led Sunset magazine to choose the 2002 Syrah for its wine club in 2005. Livermore Va...

Lupin Way

el Sol Vineyard

The beautiful el Sol vineyard is located on the site of a former chicken ranch. Today the landscape is dominated by Zinfandel and Syrah vines, and the spaces that accommodated chickens now house wine barrels... lots of them! el Sol is known for produ...

Battaion Cellars

Battaion Cellars is the first winery in the Livermore Valley to specialize in premium sparkling wines. The winery offers several exclusive products fermented in the traditional methode champenoise style, ranging from aged vintages to rose and brut sp...

Victoria Lane

Les Chenes Estate Vineyards

Les Chenes Estate Vineyards is located just off Tesla Road on Victoria Lane, literally at the edge of the Livermore Valley appellation. The mountain views from this location are reminiscent of southern France, and the winery has a decidedly French fe...

Marina Road

Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery

Livermore Valley wine country has many things in common with Italy's Tuscany region. The soil conditions and climate are strikingly similar. Rodrigue Molyneaux captures the essense of Tuscany in a selection of robust estate bottled wines. The family-...

Arroyo Road

Wente Vineyards

In 1981, the Wente family purchased the long abandoned Cresta Blanca winery site. Few views are as breathtaking in Livermore, and with a lot of hard work and determination the winery began to reclaim its former elegance. The grounds were replanted wi...

Eckert Estate Winery

This small, family-owned winery is known for producing small quantities of eclectic wines, including adventurous field blends. Numerous awards have been earned by their wines, most notably a Port called Reunion, which won Double Gold and Best of Show...

Wetmore Road

Livermore Valley Cellars

Livermore Valley Cellars offers a casual, relaxed atmosphere for wine lovers. A sense of fun even carries over to the names of the wines... Vino Rimanente, for example. It sounds romantic, Italian, full-bodied, but translates to Leftover Wine, in fac...

Deer Ridge Vineyards

Deer Ridge Vineyards is located on a portion of the Old Wetmore Ranch, an historic home to some of the earliest and most famous vineyards in California winemaking history. The ridgeline view is reminiscent of the rolling, vineyard covered hillsides o...

Vallecitos Road

Fenestra Winery

Fenestra Winery has won scores of medals at various wine competitions. The winery produces small quantities of an ever-growing list of wines, many of which are only available to club members known as Fenestra Fanatics. True Red, their most popular wi...

Thomas Coyne Winery

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 are offered for tasting on alternati...

Kalthoff Common

Tenuta Vineyards

Just off Vallecitos Road, a windy country lane bordered by Chardonnay vineyards leads to the Tenuta winery and tasting room. The tan buildings with red-tile roofs would be quite at home in Tuscany. In Livermore, they're a wonderful treat for the sens...

Pleasanton

Mitchell Katz Winery

Established in 1998, Mitchell Katz Winery is best known for single-vineyard wines that capture the temperament of each vineyard. Careful selection and hand-harvesting of grapes are key to this approach. By using barrels for both fermentation and agin...

Sunol

Elliston Vineyards

Elliston Vineyards offers visitors an old world experience in the Livermore Valley. Indeed, the old stone house that adorns their label once served as an antique shop, and is filled with exquisite antique furniture to this day. The mansion was comple...

Little Valley Winery

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...

Castro Valley

Chouinard Vineyards & Winery

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 w...

Westover Winery

Westover Winery and Palomares Vineyards are tucked away in the canyons between Castro Valley and Fremont. Visitors are treated to a Mediterranean-style winery offering a wide range of varietals and blends for tasting. The estate enjoys a creekside vi...

Palomares Vineyards

Westover Winery and Palomares Vineyards are tucked away in the canyons between Castro Valley and Fremont. Visitors are treated to a Mediterranean-style winery offering a wide range of varietals and blends for tasting. The estate enjoys a creek-side v...

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