Today marks the start of California Wine Month, that’s 30 whole days celebrating my favorite thing: California wine! My only question is, why not 31 days? Lucky for you, I’ve found a way to remedy that. Here are five ways to celebrate California Wine Month.
#TBT to TOT
Taste Our Terroir is less than two months away and I have been daydreaming about this event pretty much since it ended last year. For those of you who don’t know what this is, here’s a quick rundown. It’s ten events over four days that focus on Livermore Valley’s terroir. What is terroir? I thought the same thing too the first time I saw the word and no, it’s not a dog. In a nutshell, it’s the characteristic taste and flavor imparted to a wine by the environment in which it is produced. Check out this quick video for how to pronounce it.
Wente a Premier Place to Wine, Dine, Hit the Back Nine
Nestled into the canyon along Arroyo Road in the heart of Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is a premier wine country destination. Visitors to the historic property can enjoy wine tasting, tours of the sandstone caves, fine dining and championship golf as well as world-class concerts and private events.
Executive Chef Matt Greco of Wente Vineyards
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Executive Chef Matt Greco is no stranger to the beautiful terroir of Livermore Valley. The restaurant features ingredient-driven California wine country cuisine using sustainably and organically grown local ingredients. Matt works closely with Wente’s master gardener to decide what produce to plant and source for the seasonally changing menu. The Texas native talks with us about bbq, music and his sweet tooth.