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Taste Our Terroir 2019

Taste Our Terroir 2019
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The Taste Our Terroir weekend is regarded by many to be the highlight of the Livermore Valley wine season. The food and wine pairing competition is an event worth rearranging a vacation schedule to attend. The 2019 edition lived up to all of those lofty expectations.

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The 12 Wine Districts of Livermore

The 12 Wine Districts of Livermore
By  in Livermore

California is home to a wonderful variety of wines, nearly one for every taste. Soil and weather play a major role in the characteristics of the grapes, and the resulting wine. The Wine Institute has divided California into 107 American Viticultural Areas, or AVAs. The Livermore Valley is one these 107 AVAs, and now has been further sub-divided into a dozen districts that capture the unique elements of each area. Let’s explore them!

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Urban Legend

Urban Legend
By  in Oakland

How do you show Mom the perfect Mothers’ Day experience? At least in our family, the day should include wine tasting. Following a great lunch just off Jack London Square, we walked a few more blocks to Urban Legend. Mom felt the love!

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Upcoming Events

Aug 24
Cedar Mountain in Livermore
Grill and Chill

5:00 - 8:00
Lost Cats
JIM PASSARD - Bandleader, Rhythm Guitar
BOB BRUMBELOE - Jazz Guitar
KAREN HORNER - Bass
TOM WILLIAMSON - Trumpet
BILL BELASCO - Drums

Get out of your backyards this summer and head out to
Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works for an evening of good times!
Music - Wine - BBQ Grilling
B.Y.O.F. (bring your own food to grill)
We supply the grill with hot coals! You bring your grilling food,
BBQ tools, side dishes, plates, and utensils.
Wines by the glass/bottle, non-alcoholic beverages, salami, cheese and crackers will be available for purchase. Plus Port Sundaes!!
Call the Tasting Room for more information at (925) 373-6636
Fee is $5 per/person. (cash collected as you park!)
All fees go to the band!
Don't forget your dancing shoes!
Law prohibits ANY outside alcohol on the premises
Retzlaff Vineyards in Livermore
Comedy Uncorked with headliner Jeff Applebaum

August 24, 2019 (Sat) 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

The season finale of Summer 2019 at Comedy Uncorked is August 24 at Retzlaff Vineyards. Join us for hilarious laughs in the vineyards with Liz Grant, Liz Stone, and headliner, the hilarious Jeff Applebaum.

Grounds open 5:30 so you can enjoy the music of Matt Finders & Friends, pre-show optional dining with Salt Craft, and of course award winning Retzlaff wine.

Summer nights in Livermore are the perfect time and place to enjoy great wine & big laughs under the stars, with the Bay's funniest comedians at Comedy Uncorked.
Steven Kent in Livermore
August 24th - 12:00pm-4:30pm

Party on the Patio: Wine Tasting, Wine by the glass and/or bottle; Music by Frankie Bones; Food by Norcal Sliders
Aug 25
Balletto Vineyards in Russian River
NATIONAL DOG DAY - DOG WALK
Balletto Vineyards
Sunday, August 25th | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm


Meet at the Tasting Room & join us for a Paw-some 1 mile walk in the vineyards for National Dog Day. We will have water spots along the way, play area at the Field of Dreams, and raffle with proceeds going to the Sonoma Humane Society.

Please RSVP so we have enough snack for both our two & four legged friends! Leashes Required.
Click here for more info
Aug 31
Murrietas Well in Livermore
SOUNDS OF SUMMER

MURRIETA'S WELL MUSIC SERIES

Join us for an amazing evening of wine, bites, and a stunning musical performance in your intimate club lounge with one or all of our featured Sounds Of Summer music series artists.

SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST 5:30PM

Performance by Michael McNevin! "The talent of Michael McNevin lies in his ability to extract juicy bits of life from his surroundings and let a tale unravel from each one." ~ The Performing Songwriter Magazine
Click here for more info
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore through Sep 01
Cabernet Fest Saturday, August 31st - Sunday, September 1st
11am-4:30pm

Not a ticketed event.

Celebrate at Concannon Vineyard with our kick-off to Cab Month! Enjoy special Cabernet Sauvignon offerings, food trucks, craft vendors and live music as you learn about our history and Concannon's contribution as A Founding Family of California Cabernet Sauvignon.
Click here for more info
Sep 01
Participating Wineries in Livermore
Labor Day Weekend - Sunday 12-5PM
Help us welcome in a new season of harvest with Livermore Valley's Harvest Wine Celebration! Enjoy wine tasting, live music, food trucks, activities and fun all over the Valley. Don't miss out on this wine country tradition.
Click here for more info
Sep 07
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore
If you are looking to discover your inner vintner, then this is your tour of duty. So roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty and plunge into the world of winegrowing. At each Sommelier Boot Camp class, you will learn how to round out your knowledge and expand your palate. This Boot Camp is the most fun you can have while learning all about the journey from grape to glass.

Since this sold out so quickly last year, we've added 2 different group options!

Boot Camp #5
Earn Your Stripes: Harvest & Graduation
Group 1 & 2: September 7th
Sep 14
Monticello Vineyards in Napa
Celebrate the season of Harvest with the Corley family at an old-fashioned Lobster Boil...Napa-style! The fun begins on the lawn with live music and a glass of Monticello Vineyards wine. Followed by an educational tour of what Harvest looks like at Monticello Vineyards. Then you will find your seat at our garden table laden with succulent fresh Maine lobster, prawns, Italian sausage, artichokes, baguettes, corn on the cob, red potatoes paired to perfection with a selection of other much loved wines.

September 14 | 5 pm
Tickets $125.00 | Club Members $100
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Occasio in Livermore
Want to discover the winemaker in you? Then sign up for Crush Decoded - White Wine Harvest on September 14. Attendees will get an in-depth understanding of Occasio's artisanal approach to crafting white wines and a bottle of the new 2018 Chardonnay. Seating is limited.
Sep 20
Matanzas Creek Winery in Russian River
Taste til Twilight

Friday, September 20th
4:00pm to 7:00pm

One of our favorite events is back - for one night only! Join us as we cherish the final days of summer. Seating is first-come, first-served and wines will be available for purchase by the bottle or by the glass. We will provide the wine, ambiance and live music - bring your own picnic or purchase food onsite!
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