The Livermore Valley will be hosting it’s Holiday’s in the Vineyards, a two-day event, where Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more.
Should you attend the event, guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to their favorite wineries. Toys will then be donated to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Association Toys for Tots Program.
Although more than 38-wineries are participating, here are five wineries that I highly recommend stopping by and trying out based off wine, tasting deal, and vendors.
Big White House Winery/John Evan Cellars
6800 Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA
For you art lovers, this is a winery you will want to visit which is tucked away at the end of Greenville Road. It’s wine bottles are artwork and its location is rustic. This weekend, they will be hosting Barrel tasting of their annual Winter Star, plus a line-up of other wine for just $5.
They will also have special discounted gift packs, plus discounts on futures and case purchases.
Vendors include:
- JK Naturals: Locally handcrafted organic skin and body care products
- My Salvaged Treasures: Repurposed jewelry and accessories
- Handmade totes supporting Strides, a support group for the mentally
- ill whom have had past drug or alcohol addictions
- Hand Crafted knitted wear plus holiday floral design
For more on Big House Winery/John Evan Cellars, visit them at www.bigwhitehouse.com
Cedar Mountain Winery & Portworks:
10843 Reuss Road, Livermore, CA
They will be offering two complimentary wines and a reserved tasting flight. The cost is $5 per person. You may also purchase wine and receive a 15% discount on 2-5 bottles purchased and 20% discount on 6 or more bottles purchased.
According to Cindy Burnett, their GM, they are known for their Port wine. She suggest trying the Tortuga Royale and says it’s the “gateway to ports”. It’s recommended you visit them on Saturday as their winemaker will also be on hand.
Vendors also include the following:
- Victorinne Farms: Bottle your own olive oil and balsamic
- Gourmet Works: Fudge squares made with Cedar Mountain Port
- Artistic table will be selling soup, rollup sandwiches, cheese plates, and cheese to go on Saturday
- December 5th only.
For more on Cedar Mountain Winery & Portworks, visit them at www.cedarmountainwinery.com
Crooked Vine Winery & Stony Ridge Winery
4948 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA
Attend this Crooked Vine Winery and you get 5-tastes for $10 which includes a special tasting of the new 2012 Crooked Vine Free run Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery will also be having holiday case sales while they last.
Vendors include:
- Hand made glass By Sylvia Chesson Light in Glass one of a kind luminated work of art Beautiful bedazzled Trees, one a kind made from vintage jewelry
- The Tipsy cakery by Brianna Martinez
- Haque Chiropractic Providing free spinal checks & back and neck massage
For more on Crooked Vine Winery & Stony Ridge Winery, visit them online: www.crookedvine.com
McGrail Vineyards
5600 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA
One of our favorite stops in the Livermore Valley, McGrail will be offering it’s Chardonnay and Cabernet wines for $10 a person tasting. If you bring a Toy for Tots, there is Barrel sampling. From personal experience, any chance you can taste from their barrel, don’t pass it up!
During the two day event, they will feature live music by Loren Olk on Saturday with Soleil Wood Fired Pizza both Saturday and Sunday. McGrail will also be offering a special on Magnums
If you wish to purchase wine this weekend, check out their 2012 McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. It’s the perfect holiday gift or something to open with family and friends.
For more information on McGrail Vineyards, visit them online: www.mcgrailvineyards.com
Steven Kent Winery
5443 Tesla Road, Livermore Valley, CA
Always must when visiting Livermore, Steven Kent Winery is offering their 2012 Cabernet, 2013 Petite Sirah and 2013 Chardonnay along with the 2014 Port. Their tasting is $15 which includes glass (complimentary with qualifying toy). They will also be offering 25% mix and match 6-pack of wine.
Vendors on hand include:
- Mokulele Farms- Kona Coffee
- Avery Design- Decorated Stemware
- Vivi Jewel
For more information on Steven Kent Winery, visit them online: www.stevenkent.com
Here is a full list of participating wineries, special wines features, tasting fee, and holiday specials and vendor list here.
Participating Wineries: Bent Creek Winery, Big White House Winery, Boa Ventura de Caires, Bodegas Aguirre, Caddis Winery, Cedar Mountain, Charles R Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyard, Eckert Estate Winery, el Sol Winery, Elliston Vineyards, Fenestra Winery, Garre Vineyard and Winery, Las Positas Vineyards, Les Chenes Estate Vineyards, Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Mitchell Katz Winery, Nella Terra Cellars, Nottingham Cellars, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Winery, Retzlaff Estate Winery, The Singing Winemaker, The Steven Kent Winery, Wente Vineyards, Winemaker’s Studio, Wood Family Vineyards
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