In our family, birthdays are kind of a big deal. Lots of celebration, thoughtful gifts, great food, and of course, some wonderful wine tasting. With the shelter in place order still in effect, celebrating some recent birthdays required more than a little creativity.
Can there ever be too much of a good thing? In the case of wine grapes, probably not, but having supply catch up with demand has some unexpected results!
While sipping on your favorite wine have you ever considered all of the work and expense that went into getting that wine into your glass? Here is a quick look at your wine’s journey:
The day had arrived! This year’s Uncorked: SF was upon us, so the waiting was over. It was a sunny, beautiful after a week of dreary, so we happily traveled to Fort Mason for a very special wine event!
Like most wine lovers, we tend to accumulate wine. We have bottles of wine everywhere! Living in California, though, means that we need to pamper our wine. As a result, we have a number of wine fridges scattered about. So when we had the opportunity to check out a Newair Premiere Line Fridge, we got very excited!
In just a few weeks a festival with fine wine and great food is returning to the incredible Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Its time to get excited about this year’s Uncorked: SF!
Spend any time at all around wine and wineries and a wine’s “point score” will become a topic of conversation. But what does it mean that a wine has earned a “94 point” score? Here is what is going on.
Were you getting worried that I might not be here again to help you find the perfect wine related gift for your loved ones this holiday season? Rest assured I found some gems for you this year. As much as I would love to say these are affiliated links or that I have received some of these items in exchange for a review, none of that is true therefore I would love your feedback if you purchase or receive any of these items this holiday season. And if you are the owner of any of these products, I’m definitely open to receiving items in exchange for my review…..just saying.
As autumn eases into our reality, we find comfort in the knowledge that we can toast the end of yet another amazing summer of wine tasting by enjoying Livermore Valley’s Harvest Wine Celebration!
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. That can only mean one thing: it is time for Livermore’s Harvest Wine Celebration!
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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| Dec 12 |
Longevity in Livermore MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 AT 6 PM – 9 PM Bingo Night! B-I-N-G-O! Come join in on the fun and make your Monday a little better. Partake in 10 games and a glass of wine all for only $20! Enjoy prizes music wine by the glass or bottle and fun for the whole family. Bring your own picnic spread or we will have snacks available for purchase Bring a Dauber if you have one |
| Dec 17 |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore through Dec 18 Bacon and Barbera Weekend December 17th and 18th we will be offering a special Barbera and Bacon food pairing flight. You will try 5 different Estate Barberas, both library and current release, paired with 5 different flavored bacons! Food and Wine paring is $40 each for general public, and $15 each for wine club members. |
| Dec 31 |
R&B Cellars in Richmond Cheers to the New Year Celebration Saturday, December 31st from 8pm-Midnight The halls will be decked... The champagne, wine and cider flowing... Platters of scrumptious food awaits you.... It's New Year's Eve at Riggers Loft! TICKETS - $90 What's Included? ~ *All-You-Can-Eat Menu!! ~ Champagne Toast at Midnight ~ Dancing to the Fabulous DJ Magic ~ Balloon Drop ~ SF Fireworks viewed from our Waterside Patio ~ Free Parking ~ Party Favors A full compliment of wine, champagne and cider will be available for purchase, by the bottle or by the glass. Sodas and sparkling, too. *Note: Food will be served throughout the evening, but if you come at 8pm, you'll enjoy some relaxing jazz while dining. Chef Frank Miller's All-You-Can NYE Menu Classic Spanish Seafood Paella Spanish bomba rice, shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, clams, saffron, cooked over an open wood fire (Both Veggie and Seafood Paella) Authentic Argentine Asado Wood-fire grilled sausages, beef strip, chicken, peppers, served with chimichurri Salads & Grilled Veggies Grilled seasonal veggies, and heaps of gorgeous fresh green salad Focaccia Bread Delicious fresh baked focaccia bread. Chef will be making regular and gluten-free Focaccia. Freshly Baked Fruit Cobbler Delicious fruit cobbler served with vanilla ice cream DJ Magic DJ Magic will be spinning tunes from 8pm to midnight. 8-9pm - Jazz...perfect for dining. 9pm-midnight - Dance tunes from the decades. Balloon Drop! Count down to 2023 under our balloon drop. Champagne Toast at Midnight At midnight, you'll take your complimentary glass of champagne and we'll all head outside to watch the San Francisco fireworks from our waterside patio. |