Livermore Valley Wine Country User's Guide
Livermore Valley Wine Country
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 other winery lens. This alone accounts for nearly 2,000 links between the various lenses. Perhaps you discovered yours by doing a Google search, as some winery owners have. If so, fabulous! That's the goal—to promote the Livermore Valley Wine Country on the Internet. Each winery lens is composed of a series of modules. These modules are described below, along with tips to get the most out of your site.
Livermore Valley Wine Country Series
If you're discovering Squidoo for the first time, be sure to check out the following websites.-
Livermore Valley Wine Country: Directory of Wineries
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In 1893, the Livermore Valley was a thriving wine region with more than 4,000 acres of vineyards and 23 wineries. Outside forces nearly devastated the industry. Aphids destroyed more than 1,500 acres of vineyards in the early part of the 1900s, and P...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Headquarters
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This group showcases the wineries of Livermore Valley in northern California. Do your part in supporting the wine industry by visiting these wineries (tough work, but someone has to do it!) Then, share your experiences by writing your own Squidoo len...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Located just an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to nearly 50 wineries, with lush vineyards covering more than 5,000 acres. Wineries range from small, family-owned operations to historic leaders...
Your Introduction Module
Wine Tasting Information
Wine Tasting Locations & Hours
Wine Tasting Hours Highlighted Here
Watercolor Illustration by Rich Sigberman
Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitor's Guide
I recently added the watercolor illustrations created for the Livermore Wine Map, which look great, thanks to MapCo Marketing and artist Rich Sigberman.
Your Winery Wine Varieties
Click on the Sign for Wine Information (e.g., Occasio Winery)

Occasio Winery Varietals: Small Lot, Gold Medal Winning Pinot Gris,
Small Lot Sauvignon Blanc, Micro Lot Petite Sirah, Micro Lot Merlot.
Source: The Independent Magazine (September 2009)
Wine Cellar Sign by AllPosters.com
If the details about your wine tasting hours or wine varietals are incorrect, contact me and I'll make the appropriate changes. I've included a few links to your website's wine information page for the most up-to-date information.
Google Map of Your Winery Location
Your Winery Address Here
While You're in the Neighborhood
This module features five neighboring wineries, though they may change from time to time as new ones join the roster. There's also a Livermore Valley Wine Country Wineries link, which provides information about all of the Livermore wineries.-
Cuda Ridge Wines in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Cuda Ridge Wines is located at 7878 Cedar Mountain Road in Livermore, California.
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Ruby Hill Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country The wine label pictured here depicts the original Ruby Hill Winery, which dates back to 1887. Founder John Crellin named the winery for the vineyard's rich, red soil. More than a century later—in February 2008...
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Ryhan Estate Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Ryhan Estate Vineyards are located at 5385 East Avenue in Livermore, California.
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Longevity Wines in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Longevity Wines is located at 35 Rickenbacker Circle in Livermore, California.
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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...
Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitors Guide
These links go to your winery website. Be sure to vote for your winery!

Purchase the Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitor's Guide
Featuring Watercolor Illustrations by Rich Sigberman
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Big White House Winery
6800 Greenville Road, Livermore2 points
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Battaion Cellars
Wine Tasting Not Available1 point
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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
How's the Weather in Livermore?
Current Conditions & Forecast
Current weather conditions in Livermore, CA (94550)
Local Pollen Reports
52°F (Feels like 52°F)
Last update: 12/22/09 1:53 PM PST
Humidity: 47%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 32°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.02in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 14mph From: Airport Conditions

Tonight
Low
Low: 32°F
Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM

Wednesday
Dec 23
N/A
High: 54°F
Low: 31°F
Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM

Thursday
Dec 24
Sunny
High: 54°F
Low: 33°F
Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM

Friday
Dec 25
Sunny
High: 57°F
Low: 37°F
Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
A Video About the Livermore Wine Country
Visit the Livermore Wine Video Showcase on Squidoo
LocalWineEvents.com Calendar
Click on the Banner to Add an Event
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byLarge Photos Showcase Your Winery
Wente Vineyards
Deer Ridge Vineyards
Thomas Coyne Winery
Big White House Winery
These lenses feature photographs by Tyler Vu using the Squidoo big picture module:
McGrail Vineyards
Ruby Hill Winery
Samples of both types are provided below. The photo modules work with .jpg or .gif photos, and the larger the image, the better. If you have photos you'd like to share, email the files directly to me. And please let me know the photographer's name so I can credit them properly. Share the beauty of Livermore and show off the unique character of your winery.
Deer Ridge Vineyards, Polaroid Module
John Christopher Cellars, Polaroid Module
Ruby Hill Winery, Big Picture Module

Photograph Courtesy of Tyler Vu Photography
McGrail Vineyards, Big Picture Module

Photograph Courtesy of Tyler Vu Photography
Your Winery on the Internet
A primary purpose of the lens is to direct web surfers to your official winery website. That's why I don't mention names and phone numbers, or give away too much information. I leave that to the discretion of winery owners. This section will have a link to your website, wine club, and a few other relevant links. You can also add links any time to your "Look Who's Talking" module. What's the Buzz on Your Winery?
Here's What Bloggers are Saying About Your Winery
- Perfect Wines for Chilly Nights: Introducing the Livermore Valley ...
- Located only an hour from three major airports (SFO, SJO, OAK), 42 Livermore Valley wineries are nestled amongst stunning rolling hills, making California's Tri-Valley region an ideal destination for wine vacations. ...
- Wine Tasting for Locals: Livermore Wine Discovery Tour | Goldstar
- California's oldest wine region, Livermore has a long history of producing some of the finest wines the state has to offer. This all-day guided event (including transportation to and from San Franc...
- MAC'S SAVVYTASTE WINE BLOG: My Two Favorite Livermore Valley ...
- In the past two years of going to wine festivals and other wine events in the Livermore Valley (an area to the east of San Francisco), of the 40 or so excellent wineries that make this area well worth visiting, two new wineries in ...
- Livermore Valley Wine Country celebrates the season with a weekend ...
- Each winery will feature enter-to-win prize packages including?Cycle through the Vineyards? courtesy of Livermore Valley Cycle Tours, ?A Day at the Races? courtesy of Umigo Indoor Kart Racing, and ?A Weekend in Wine Country? courtesy of ...
Look Who's Talking About Your Winery
Add Your Links Here: MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
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Here Comes the Guide
Tri-Valley and Livermore Wine Country wedding loca more...1 point
Market to Your Followers on Twitter
Here's Tenuta Vineyards

- aka Twitter
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- GOT PORT? This weekend only we are selling our 2004 Cabernet Port for $20. Our Cabernet Port is the perfect... http://bit.ly/8hTYbj
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- WEEKEND WINE SPECIAL: BUY A CASE OF TRINITY AND RECEIVE A 1.5 LITER BOTTLE OF TRINITY FREE!! http://bit.ly/6DNWRv
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- See us on "In Wine Country" yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4iERw9No2c http://bit.ly/8VbhlK
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- GOT "Futures" This weekend we are releasing our 2005 Cabernet, 2005 Zinfandel, 2007 Primitivo & 2007 Petite Sirah... http://bit.ly/6A6zfC
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- You can now shop our wines online! http://www.tenutawinery.com/wines.html http://bit.ly/8KyFWf
A Video About Your Winery
Visit the Livermore Wine Video Showcase on Squidoo
If there is a video highlighting your winery, I'll add it here. The following formats are supported by Squidoo: Youtube, Vimeo, Revver, Howcast, Aniboom, Godtube, Metacafe, MySpace TV Videos, and Veoh.
Calling All Wine Tasters...
Share Your Livermore Valley Wine Tasting Experience
Be sure to mention Livermore and wine in your tags, so your photos show up.
Photos are available for viewing at the Livermore Valley Wine Flickr Photo Gallery.
Image used under Creative Commons from star5112
Wine Country Quilts
Featuring the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Wine Country Quilts: A Bounty of Flavorful Quilts for Any Palette
Amazon Price: (as of 12/22/2009)![]()
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.
Livermore Valley Wine Country on Squidoo
This module highlights up to five other lenses about Livermore, which I'll rotate as new ones are added to the mix. Anyone can create a Squidoo lens on any topic.-
Livermore Valley Wine Country Video Gallery
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Livermore Valley Wine Country The best videos highlighting the Livermore Valley Wine Country are assembled in this showcase, which features productions created by the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Adventures in Wine Tasting, and Back R...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Flickr Photo Gallery
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In 1889, the Livermore Valley captured America's first international gold medal for wine at the Paris Exposition, officially placing California on the world wine map. More than a century later, Livermore Valley wines are still popular with residents...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Located just an hour east of San Francisco, the Livermore Valley is home to nearly 50 wineries, with lush vineyards covering more than 5,000 acres. Wineries range from small, family-owned operations to historic leaders...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country: Directory of Wineries
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In 1893, the Livermore Valley was a thriving wine region with more than 4,000 acres of vineyards and 23 wineries. Outside forces nearly devastated the industry. Aphids destroyed more than 1,500 acres of vineyards in the early part of the 1900s, and P...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Headquarters
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This group showcases the wineries of Livermore Valley in northern California. Do your part in supporting the wine industry by visiting these wineries (tough work, but someone has to do it!) Then, share your experiences by writing your own Squidoo len...
(Harvest Festival is September 5, 2010)
Your Guestbook
The guestbook is a place for people to remark on their wine tasting experiences, or to comment on the lens in general. Feel free to leave entries yourself (I do allow html, if you want to include a link). Click on the wreath in any guestbook and you'll be taken to the Livermore Valley Wine Country Group.
Ratings Make a Big Difference!
Each lens has a rating from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 being Awesometastic! Look for your rating under the lens title, upper left. While guestbook comments can be made by anyone, only members of the Squidoo community are allowed to rate lenses. Ratings definitely help boost your lens rank and visibility, so please join Squidoo and give our Livermore lenses some star love! Rating your lens, as well as any other lenses in the series, benefits everyone. Have I Left Anything Out?

This series is designed to promote the Livermore wineries.
Please offer your suggestions and comments here.
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- totalhealth totalhealth Oct 13, 2008 @ 4:16 pm
- excellent hub, good information and nice ideas.
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- EditorDave EditorDave Aug 23, 2008 @ 12:51 am
- Hi Kim! This is a cool lens and great idea... there's a lot of potential here for other possibilities. (I lived in Livermore for 11 years--but now live on the other side of those windmills!) Drop by and visit and say "Hi"!
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- d-artist d-artist Aug 12, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
- When I lived in California I spent a great deal of time in Pleasanton...many good memories...I don't like the Windmills in Altamont Pass or anywhere else, they are an eye pollution...wish we could harness energy in a better manner...JMO 5*s
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- Jul 6, 2008 @ 12:02 am
- Hi,
I love your lens. Given you 5 stars.
Check out my 1st lens "Weight Loss and Back Pain".
Thank you.
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- alicesy alicesy Jun 25, 2008 @ 5:39 am
- Excellent lens ! I like the quality insight you have provided her about Livermore Valley Wineries. Keep up the good work.
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Courtesies
Back Roads WineDarcie Kent Gallery
LocalWineEvents.com
Tyler Vu Photography
Tri-Valley Conservancy
Friends of the Vineyards
The Independent Magazine
Adventures in Wine Tasting
Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitor's Guide
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