Livermore Valley Wine Country User's Guide
Livermore Valley Wine Country Series
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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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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 of the California wine industry...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Directory
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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...
Your Introduction Module
The introduction module is accompanied by a wine label graphic, which you're welcome to revise or change anytime. Your wine label gets a lot of exposure... it's displayed throughout the series several times. Hopefully you like the label I've chosen, but if you're ready for an update, send me a .jpg or .gif file of the desired graphic. You can also send me a real label and I'll scan it for you. Wine Tasting Information
Wine Tasting Locations & Hours
I live in southern California, but visit the Livermore wineries several times a year. I'm still updating tasting room descriptions, and taking new winery photos will be one of my top priorities this year. The wine tasting hours were obtained from the 2007 Harvest Wine Celebration publication, and later cross-referenced with winery websites. I'm currently working with the 2008 Harvest Wine Celebration program to update this information. If your wine tasting hours change, contact me and I'll update your information.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 pretty nice, thanks to MapCo Marketing and artist Rich Sigberman.
About Your Wines
As with the wine tasting hours, wine variety information was taken from the 2007 Harvest Wine Celebration publication, and I'm updating now with the 2008 publication. I also check winery websites, as time allows. If the information is incorrect, contact me and I'll make the appropriate changes. Where available, I've included an About the Wines link to take readers directly to your website's wine information page. 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.-
Ryhan Estate Vineyards in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country
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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? We...
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Cuda Ridge Wines in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Longevity Wines in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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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 2008R...
Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitors Guide
MapCo Marketing © Copyright 2005
Late Winter Vineyard, Livermore Valley
How's the Weather in Livermore?
Current Conditions & Forecast
Current weather conditions in Livermore, CA (94550)
Local Pollen Reports
61°F (Feels like 61°F)
Last update: 7/12/09 10:53 PM PDT
Humidity: 62%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 48°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.05in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 9mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Monday
Jul 13
N/A
High: 92°F
Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Tuesday
Jul 14
Sunny
High: 97°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Wednesday
Jul 15
Sunny
High: 94°F
Low: 59°F
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 8:28 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. If you'd like to add something, contact me or add it to your "Look Who's Talking" module. Look Who's Talking About Your Winery
Add Your Own Links and Vote for Your Favorites
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Here Comes the Guide
Tri-Valley and Livermore Wine Country wedding loca more...1 point
Blog Posts About Your Winery
- Blooper reel: Wine country is not always so easy (or relaxed!)
- We have more wine country coverage coming including the inside of Karl Wente's ultimate wine country bachelor pad in Livermore (and also an acoustic guitar jam!), plus strolling through rolling vineyards in Livermore with Rich Howell of ...
- Culinary Road Trip - Livermore - Featured - Vine Times - The ...
- Our road trip out to the wine country in the Livermore Valley fell on a wet and windy day. The hillsides were not the emerald green that I remembered them to be last year. They had shades of brown and green that reminded me of an old ...
- Today’s GPOYW is from wine tasting in Livermore! Who knew...
- Today's GPOYW is from wine tasting in Livermore! Who knew there was wine tasting in Livermore??? Reason #8973083 to just love California!
- Smoke and haze from grass fire on Livermore lab site - Local - The ...
- Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery Tri-Valley and Livermore Wine Country ... Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, a Tri-Valley and Livermore Wine Country wedding location brought to you by Here Comes The Guide... Livermore Auto Group, CA | Dodge, ...
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
It's easy! Just visit any of the Livermore Valley wineries and follow up with guestbook comments at the appropriate Squidoo lenses. If you've taken photos at your winery and would like to add them to the gallery, create a free Flickr account, upload your photos, and choose a Creative Commons license that allows your photos to be shared. The Squidoo Flickr module won't display All Rights Reserved images.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 07/13/2009)
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.
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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 Directory
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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 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 Video Showcase
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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 Road...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country
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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 of the California wine industry...
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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, 2009)
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.
Miscellaneous Modules and What They Do
The countdown module counts down the number of days until the 2009 Harvest Wine Celebration.On the bottom of each of my lenses, I've included an RSS feed of my Top 10 as ranked on Squidoo. If your lens makes the Top 10, that's an extra 200+ exposures for your link.
I've added a few Amazon and AllPosters modules with relevant merchandise, where appropriate.
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.
EditorDave wrote...
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"!
Posted August 23, 2008
d-artist wrote...
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
Posted August 12, 2008
Hi,
I love your lens. Given you 5 stars.
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Thank you.
Posted July 06, 2008
alicesy wrote...
Excellent lens ! I like the quality insight you have provided her about Livermore Valley Wineries. Keep up the good work.
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Posted June 25, 2008
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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