This spring is so different from last year! The hills are a beautiful green, we’ve enjoyed a few summer-like days, and no one is frantically begging and pleading with the skies to bring us rain. The vineyards are coming alive as well as we see the first signs of bud break. What is bud break? It’s when the dormant bud opens and the shoot begins to grow. Essentially, it’s our first sight of this year’s crop.
There’s a new event on March 25th and 26th and I for one could not be more thrilled. Barrels, Bottles & Brews is replacing Barrel Tasting Weekend because the wineries invited some of their friends to join in the festivities. If you didn’t know, Livermore Valley has seen an influx of breweries and distilleries over the past few years and some winemakers have even tried their hand at brewing and distilling. Barrels, Bottles & Brews will be two days where you can get outside, enjoy the spring weather and sample wines, beers and spirits.
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and if you’re like me, you’ve dropped the ball on getting a present for that special someone OR you just want to treat yourself to something special. I’ve compiled a quick and easy list of wine-themed items that I love and lucky for you… many of them are available on Amazon or can be done this weekend!
‘Tis the season to celebrate Livermore Valley’s favorite seasonal Tradition!
Holidays in the Vineyards is December 3 & 4 at festively decorated winery tasting rooms throughout the valley. Admission is free, but activities and wine tasting prices vary by winery.
We are proud to announce that the fabulous Livermore Valley wineries won a total of 62 medals at Tri-Valley Conservancy’s Livermore Valley Uncorked! Wine Competition this year! This is a true testament to the hard work that our winemakers put in and the quality of the wine that they are creating. Find the complete list below and be sure to come taste at our fabulous Livermore Valley wineries!
This year Valentine’s Day is a double-whammy! Not only is it the holiday of love, it’s a three-day weekend, all the more reason to go big. Haven’t planned what you’re going to do yet? Fear not, we have five ways for you to win Valentine’s Day this year.
