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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| Apr 01 |
3 Steves in Livermore Food this Weekend: Sat 4/1: New Tradition Kitchen Sun 4/2: Crazy Empenadas |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore Join Us for April Fools and the First Ukulele Jam of 2023 at Charles R! Saturday April 1 12:00pm - 4:30pm Are you looking for some April Fools Day Fun? Well, UKE can find it here at Charles R! Steve Kritzer is back for another round of Ukulele Jams! We are springing into the season on April Fools Day! So grab your ukulele, and come out for an afternoon of ukulele fun and plenty of Tomfoolery. Email Steve at steveonstrings@gmail.com for a PDF of the songs in advance. Don't play the Ukulele? That's fine, come enjoy the music and sing along! Bring the kiddos, pack a picnic lunch, and relax on the garden patio while you listen to the mellow notes of Ukuleles drift through the oak trees. We will have a photo frame with tons of props, so your April Fools Day photos will have plenty of pizzazz! |
| Apr 05 |
Murrietas Well in Livermore  Wine WednesdayVisit us at Murrieta's Well for Wine Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm. Enjoy your favorite wines, sit back and relax with live music and good company. Wines by the bottle and snacks from our kitchen available for purchase. |
| Apr 07 |
3 Steves in Livermore Laughs in a Glass: Emily Van Dyke Friday April 7th | 6:30pm Our first Spring comedy show is quickly approaching!! Get your tickets now and join us in our Barrel Room for a night full of laughs, along with beer from Altamont Beer Works, food by Chef hits the streets, all to help support a great cause! Doors open at 6, show begins at 7:30pm |
| Apr 08 |
Cedar Mountain in Livermore Happy Easter Port and Jelly Belly Pairing Saturday April 8 noon-4pm Find out which Jelly Bellies go best with --- Viognier Port Reserve Chardonnay del Sol Luana Inu Cabernet Royale Souzao Late Bottled Vintage $15/person - $5/Club member |