Looking for a change of pace? Why not take a day off from Napa wineries and explore a wine country to the south? Livermore Valley Wine Country has made a name for itself in the wine world, and can offer fewer crowds, lower pricing, and a shorter drive than Napa and Sonoma. This place is a wine enthusiast’s haven, offering the chance to taste, tour, and spend the day or even the whole weekend enjoying the area’s award-winning wineries.
We’ve put together a sample itinerary to get you started. We’ll return to the Livermore series to tell you more about the many fabulous stops that remain.
Page Mill Winery
We’ve put together a sample itinerary to get you started. We’ll return to the Livermore series to tell you more about the many fabulous stops that remain.
Page Mill Winery
Start with Page Mill. Page Mill Winery began making wine in 1976 at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. in 2004 the winery moved to the serenity of the Livermore Valley. Flagship wines include the Sauvignon Blanc and Petite Sirah. Page Mill Winery offers more than a dozen wines from local vineyards as well as appellations across the state. The winery is located within minutes of the downtown shopping district.
Address:1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone:(925) 456-7676
Website:www.PageMillWinery.com
Tasting Room: Monday 12 - 4:30pm
Thursday 12 - 8pm, Friday - Sunday 12 - 4:30pm
$10.00 tasting fee ($5 applied to bottle purchase)
Wente Vineyards
Address:1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone:(925) 456-7676
Website:www.PageMillWinery.com
Tasting Room: Monday 12 - 4:30pm
Thursday 12 - 8pm, Friday - Sunday 12 - 4:30pm
$10.00 tasting fee ($5 applied to bottle purchase)
Wente Vineyards
Wente is a can’t miss stop. The country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, Wente Vineyards produces extraordinary wines from estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco, Monterey. You can enjoy sustainable walking tours or a private cave tasting.
This is also a great lunch spot. Taste for a bit and then head over to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Be on the lookout for a summer concert series, also not worth missing.
Crooked Vine Winery
Crooked Vine Winery
Crooked Vine Winery is a family owned and operated winery and vineyard in the heart of Livermore. The Barrel Room accommodates up to 100 guests. The Garden Terrace with lush gardens and lawn provide a beautiful space for a seat or even a ceremony site for up to 200 guests. Experience award winning wines and gracious hospitality.
Address:4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone:(925) 449-0458
Website:crookedvine.com
Tasting Room: Monday - Saturday 11am - 4:30pm, Sunday 12 - 4:30pm
Also by appointment
$10.00 tasting fee, Parties of 10 more $15/guest
Mitchell Katz Winery
Address:4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone:(925) 449-0458
Website:crookedvine.com
Tasting Room: Monday - Saturday 11am - 4:30pm, Sunday 12 - 4:30pm
Also by appointment
$10.00 tasting fee, Parties of 10 more $15/guest
Mitchell Katz Winery
The handcrafted, vineyard designated wines from the Mitchell Katz Winery which show off the vast amount of micro-climates and soil variations in the historical Livermore Valley. A highlight of this winery includes a wonderful selection of award-winning wines with cheese and crackers that accompanies every tasting.
Address:2481 Buena Vista Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone:(925) 454-9463
Website:www.mitchellkatzwinery.com
Tasting Room: Monday - Sunday 12 - 5pm
Address:2481 Buena Vista Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
Phone:(925) 454-9463
Website:www.mitchellkatzwinery.com
Tasting Room: Monday - Sunday 12 - 5pm