Springtime in Livermore is host to a wide range of weather conditions. On this particular Saturday, the cool air from the bay was swooping through Livermore toward the central valley. That meant cloudless skies and moderate temperatures. It also meant random, gusty bursts of wind. We decided to take advantage of the lovely day and checked in with Omega Road Winery to catch up on their latest wines.
A beautiful spring day, perfect for some winetasting. We only had time for one winery, so we went with a favorite: Eagle Ridge Vineyard.
With Covid restrictions finally loosening, we excitedly restarted our “normal” life as expected: visiting some local wineries! Our first day out included a number of favorites, including a gem, Ruby Hill Winery.
As spring returned to Livermore, along with an improved Covid rules, we were thrilled to return to our favorite pastime: winetasting! With great excitement, we returned to Dante Robere Vineyards.
The world was finally coming out of a year-plus lockdown, so we did the natural thing: we went winetasting! On this glorious spring day, we started our Livermore tour at Las Positas Vineyards.
After a very difficult “shelter in place” for over a year, we were finally all protected by vaccines and experts in double masking. We now felt safe re-entering the world and restarting our lives. Of course, that meant one thing: wine tasting! So we all met at Dashe Cellars to celebrate health, family, and good times.
With the current lock-downs, we can’t visit our local wineries. What to do? Why learn about wineries thousands of miles away, of course! Here, we taste and learn about the Stintzi Winery in the Alsace.
During these challenging times of sheltering in place, one bright spot is “Netflix and chill.” We recently got to raise our Netflix game even more with a Cabernet Sauvignon and popcorn pairing from Las Positas Vineyards!
Have you ever thought about how a story of a vineyard shapes our wine tasting experiences? When you know about the certain story behind something you are interested; you are more likely to enjoy it. That applies the wine as well. Wine is a personal journey after all and what we figure, discover and learn in the process can highly affect our perceptions.
Even if we can’t leave our homes, that doesn’t mean that we have to stop discovering new wines! In this instance, Zoom was our introduction to Oceano Wines.
2020 has certainly turned out to be a year like no other! COVID-19 impacted every facet of daily life, including the production and the consumption of wine. Here are some of the highlights (and otherwise) of the year in wine.
| May 07 |
Longevity in Livermore through May 09 Mother's Day Weekend May 7-9 Moms Taste Free! What a wonderful way to show Mom how much you love and appreciate her. Bring her to Longevity Wines to enjoy her special day wine tasting. All the Moms in your group taste free. |
Dante Robere in Livermore through May 09 Reservations Now Available | Walk-ins Welcome Wine Tasting Hours ? 5/7 Fri (1-5): Open Tasting Room & Patio Table Seating, walk in basis, no reservations needed. 5/8 Sat (11:30-5): Patio Table Reservations Accepted & Tasting Room Open to Walk-ins 5/9 Sun (11:30-5):Patio Table Reservations Recommended for Mother's Day & Tasting Room Open to Walk-ins Request a patio table reservation by using our reservation request form: Reservations Request This is a reservation request only, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Choose from two wine flights with five Dante Robere wines, $20/person (complimentary for Club Members (2) and their guests (2)), waived with bottle purchase or skip the wine flight and enjoy wine by the bottle. ? Tasting Room Open (limited capacity), walk-ins basis only. Patio Table Reservations accepted for Sat & Sun for 3 seatings, 11:30 - 1, 1:30 -3 & 3:30 - 5. Patio Tables, seated service for 2-6 /table. 6 ppl max. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult(s) and remain seated. Guests may bring picnics to enjoy at their patio table, with wine tasting flights or bottle service. Click here for more info |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore NEW! FRIDAYS WITH THE WINEMAKER Launching May 7th from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. Do you like Fridays? And wine? And enjoying wine on Fridays? Ever wanted to know the stories behind our wines? Have questions about the production process? Or have you felt like geeking out about wine, but didn't know where to turn? Come by and see me in the Charles R tasting room on Fridays, beginning May 7th! We can talk as much or as little about wine as you like, I look forward to seeing you soon! Lisa Lee, Winemaker Walk-ins welcome, reservations accepted at www.charlesrwinery.com. |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore Reserve your seat for Friday Night's Live Music! Free Admission Seating is available indoors or outdoors This week's entertainment: Happy Minute Band |
Dutton Estate in Russian River through May 09 Chocolate for Mom in the Garden Mother's Day Weekend DATE: Friday, May 7th - Sunday, May 9th We spoil all Moms and their tasting companions this weekend with complimentary upgrades to our Seasonal Chocolate Pairing. If mom is in the group, your group will be upgraded from standard wine tasting to our Seasonal Chocolate Pairing at no additional cost ($10pp value.) When you arrive, let us know that a VIM (Very Important Mom) is in your party! (Limited to 4 upgrades per group.)Click here for more info |
| May 08 |
Seghesio Winery in Healdsburg through May 09 Classic Flight - Mother's Day Weekend May 8 - 9, 2021 Enjoy a flight of our critically acclaimed Zinfandels and Italian Heritage wines while seated outdoors ($25 per person, complimentary for club members up to 4). For Mother's Day Weekend only, we are offering a special add-on package created with our local partners. Enjoy a beautiful cheese and charcuterie nosh box, take home a lovely bouquet of local flowers, and finish with a sweet cookie sandwich treat. (We suggest 1 package per 2 guests, $100). |
Tenuta Vineyard in Livermore through May 09 Indoor/outdoor seating at Tenuta this weekend. Come enjoy the weather, the best views, wine & beer with your family & friends. Reservations are required to be assured your table will be ready upon your arrival. Text Rich at 925-699-4576 TO HELP WITH OUR SMALL KITCHEN FOOD MUST BE PREORDERED. NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED AT THIS TIME. ?TEXT RICH AT 925-699-4576 AND HE'LL SEND YOU OUR PUB MENU. Bring in your vaccination card and receive a tasting of a special wine coming out at Christmas. The vines are growing like crazy. It is so pretty at Tenuta. |
| May 09 |
Russian River Vineyards in Russ Do Something Sweet for Mother's Day As we mark new beginnings represented by the Spring season, it's also time to celebrate all those special people who give us the gift of life. Come celebrate Mother's Day at Russian River Vineyards with a special wine & dessert pairing that the mom in your life is sure to love! Our Estate Chef, Lea Schleimer, has created some of her special desserts to honor moms everywhere! Your Wine & Dessert Pairing Flight of Three Wines and Three Desserts Includes: Pear & Mascarpone Tart with Poached Pear 2017 Botrytis Chardonnay | Manchester Ridge Vineyard Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese & Candied Pecan Crunch 2016 Pinot Noir | Bella Luna Vineyard Flourless Chocolate Torte, Berry Gelee, Chocolate Ganache & Raspberries 2016 Petite Sirah | Wedge Family Vineyard To ensure everyone's safety, masks will be required for guests when not at their tables. We will be serving with no-touch wine glass caddies and providing compostable tableware, among other precautions. Click here for more info |
Eberle Winery in Paso Robles Sunday, May 9th, 2021 | 11:00am to 1:00pm Celebrate Mom in the best way possible! Join us on the Vineyard Deck Sunday, May 9th for brunch catered by The Patio Kitchen, wine by Eberle, and live music by Jan & Ted. Adults: $60 per person | Children 12 & under: $25.00 per person The first glass of wine included Maximum 6 guests per table |
Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi Mothers Day Picnic Under The Oak Tree Treat the special moms in your life to the perfect picnic spot situated in the middle of our beautiful Terra Alta Vineyard this Mother's Day! We'll supply the picnic table, table cloth, ice bucket & flowers. You supply the picnic! All moms will receive one complimentary glass of wine & there will be a full bar down under the oak tree for glass & bottle purchases to pair with your picnic. There is a $30 charge per picnic table with a max of 6 people per table. Please reserve a table now to make sure you get one for your party, space is very limited! You are able to choose from two different time slots: 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Guests must make a separate reservation if they would like to enjoy our lawn area after the event. Click here for more info |
Cedar Mountain in Livermore Sunday - May 9 There is no through traffic on Reuss Road so you can watch the cows in the pasture, gaze at Mt Diablo, and watch the grapes grow while enjoying the serenity of Cedar Mountain Winery Bring your picnic lunch Picnic tables are on a first come first serve basis* Reservations are needed for the wine tasting cubicles on the porch* *There is no charge for using the picnic tables or tasting cubicles Try our Bellini Bomb in the flight of table wines Mothers receive a complimentary tasting |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore MAKING MEMORIES ON MOTHER'S DAY Sunday, May 9 from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. Make new memories with Mom at Charles R Vineyards this Mother's Day! We will have a red rose for Mom, her favorite wines, and we'll sweeten her day with dessert! Relax on our peaceful garden patio with live music from Jeff Ricketts, solo. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins welcome. Purchase a delectable Charcuterie Picnic Box from The Board Room to enjoy with your wine. Each box is uniquely made and includes 2 cheeses, 1 meat, fruit, olives, honey/jam, and nuts, fresh herb and flower garnish and a little something sweet from Livermore Chocolatier, Bluebirds Chocolate! Individual serving size, 6.5“x 4.5”x 1.5”. $19 Please pre-order your box with your reservation by Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Click here for more info |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore MAKING MEMORIES ON MOTHER'S DAY Sunday, May 9 from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. This Mother's Day we have a red rose for Mom (come early, limited supply), her favorite wine and we'll sweeten her day with dessert! Bring a picnic, relax on our garden patio with live music from Jeff Ricketts solo, and make new memories with Mom at Charles R Vineyards! Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended, |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore Sunday Estate Tour and Tasting Now featuring a new, fully vegetarian menu! Tours are offered at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. The tours last 60-90 minutes and are lead by our Winery Ambassador, Andrew. The cost is $40 for club members and $50 for non-club members. The tour shows what makes Las Positas Vineyards unique and how wine is made here. See the vineyards, bottling line, barrel room, and end in the cottage with 6 small bites paired with 6 wines. Watermelon Rounds with Cucumber and Mint Sauce and Queso Fresco Paired with 2020 Estate Albarino Scallion Salad with Strawberry Rose Vinaigrette Paired with 2020 Estate Rose Pesto Caprese Grilled Cheese Paired with 2017 Estate Chardonnay Chickpea Gyro with Tzatziki Paired with 2017 Estate Coccineous Truffle Gouda Paired with 2013 Nebbiolo Pineapple Dessert Flatbread Paired with 2020 Estate Verdelho |
| May 12 |
The Wine Steward in Livermore Join us on the mezzanine for another indoor event! This will have us showing you twelve Spanish wine experiences, with elaboration. We highly recommend participants order the add-on of a Tapas Platter to complement the wonderful vinos. |
| May 22 |
Eberle Winery in Paso Robles Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 | 6:30pm Kick-off your Paso Robles Wine Festival weekend by joining us at Eberle Winery for a legendary dinner with Wine Enthusiasts "2020 American Wine Legend" winner, Gary Eberle. Enjoy live music by Bear Market Riot and a sunset dinner overlooking our Estate vineyard. Chef Justin Monson has pursued a longtime passion to bring a true farm-to-table agrotourism experience to the beautiful Central Coast Wine Country. This will be a dinner to remember! $150 Non-Club | $120 Cellar Club |
