What Is Veraison and Why Should I Care?
The art and science of making wine is chock-full of interesting and confusing vocabulary. One word that gets every vineyard manager excited is “veraison.” Have you ever wondered what that means?
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Behind the Gates at Domaine Newman
The term “hidden gem” can be overused. This is one case where the label is more than deserved, because this amazing winery does not even have a sign. We were beyond excited to be invited behind the gates of Domaine Newman.
Mitchell Katz Winery Celebrates 20 Years
The Livermore Valley has a long and prestigious history of fine wineries. This year marks the 20th anniversary of a landmark in Livermore: the Mitchell Katz Winery. We dropped in to see what was new!
Bouchard Pere et Fils
The lovely town of Beaune in the heart of the Burgundy region of France is rich with wineries and tasting rooms. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest and most respected among them: Bouchard Pere et Fils.
A Club Tasting At Concannon Vineyard
Wine tasting is always fun, but tasting as a club member is even better! We recently had the pleasure of experiencing the “Club 1883” tasting at Concannon Vineyard.
Maison Marchand-Tawse
We love the wines from the Burgundy region of France. After some incredible tasting experiences in the Champagne region, we made our way to Burgundy. In short we were wine tasting. Our first stop: the remarkable Maison Marchand-Tawse.
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Tasting Champagne at Alaine Mercier and Sons
After spending an afternoon learning an amazing amount about making champagne from Romain Mercier of Champagne Alaine Mercier and Sons, we had the pleasure of tasting their entire line of champagnes. That was pretty much the only way the day could have gotten better!
Premium Wine Tasting at Steven Kent
In wine, the word “premium” is overused. It should not mean a high price, nor a superior attitude. It should instead connote an attention to detail and an adherence to the highest standards, with everything else secondary. A great example of a premium wine tasting experience was recently had at the Steven Kent Winery.
Making Champagne at Alaine Mercier and Sons
Making fine champagne is a unique blend of science and art. We recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Romain Mercier, winemaker at Champagne Alaine Mercier.
Upcoming: Taste Our Terroir 2018
It’s almost here! Livermore Valley’s premier wine event of the year is just around the corner. So much to like, so it’s time to get your tickets. Last year’s event was amazing and this year looks even better. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your entire event weekend!