A Sunny Tasting at Eagle Ridge Vineyard

A beautiful spring day, perfect for some winetasting. We only had time for one winery, so we went with a favorite: Eagle Ridge Vineyard.
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.
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!
We love getting to know the people who make the wine we taste! As we all stay safe in our homes and exercise social distancing, we spent some time learning a bit about the winemaker at Charles R Winery, Lisa Lee.
Our “socially distant” interview series with local winemakers seems to have struck a chord with many of you! This week we get to know more about Dante Robere Vineyards with a conversation with Bob Bossi.
As “sheltering in place” drags on, we like to think of happier times. Those memories include numerous visits to family-owned Omega Road Winery. So it only made sense to spend some time (electronically) with one of the owner/winemakers Alexandra Henkelman!
With the declaration of “Shelter at Home” keeping us all away from wineries and tasting rooms, we thought that the next best thing would be an interview with a local winemaker. So pour yourself a glass of Enoteca Five wine and join us as we get to know Michael Chalkley, owner and winemaker at Enoteca Five.
As the vineyards start to show bits of green along their vines, our yearning for new winetasting experiences grows. What new wines are being poured in the tasting room? What have we missed? That was our motivation for our recent visit to the Omega Road Winery.
Springtime comes early to the Livermore Valley. Around Valentine’s Day the vines wake up and send their first tentative new shoots out into the sunlight. On just such a sunny day, we visited a Livermore landmark: Page Mill Winery.
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Mar 24 |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore Indoor Concert Series Doors open at 5:30pm, music starts at 6:00pm No cover charge! Wine by the bottle and by the glass Charcuterie plates, flatbreads, and dessert plates available for purchase March 24th Sarah Barbosa |
Mar 25 |
Dobra Zemlja Winery in Amador through Mar 26 Behind the Cellar Door Saturday, March 25th and 26th, 11am to 4:30pm For more than 25 years, Amador Vintners’ member wineries have invited guests Behind the Cellar Door for one of the most entertaining and educational wine events anywhere. Guests will be able to reserve experiences at 5 different wineries each day from over 40+ wineries in Amador in the beautiful Sierra Foothills. Enjoy tasting flights, behind the scene vineyard and winery tours, and an educational experience delivered by our winemakers and winery teams. Here at Dobra Zemlja Winery, (meaning 'good earth' in Croatian) join us as we give guests a peek ‘behind the cave door’ with an educational barrel and vertical tasting experience of our signature port-style wine, Kikas, mali 'little' bites that pair perfectly with a select flight of our ‘Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights’, and fantastic wine specials. Zivili! Tickets on sale now at https://amadorwine.com/bcd/. Ticket Pricing - Saturday and Sunday Passport: Pre-sale $79 / Regular $89 Sunday Only Passport: Pre-sale $54 / Regular $59 Saturday Only Passport: Pre-sale $54 / Regular $59 Designated Driver: $20 per day Purchase your tickets before midnight on February 13th for discounted pre-sale pricing! |
Mar 26 |
Murrietas Well in Livermore March 26 Pups on the Patio Bring your four-legged friend and help us make this the most adorable wine tasting ever. This free event is open to pups of all ages, but their humans still have to be 21+. |
Apr 05 |
Murrietas Well in Livermore ![]() Visit 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. |