Earning over 140 medals in the Uncorked! Wine Competition: Livermore Valley's tradition of quality winemaking is capturing the spotlight!
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Join us for the decades-long tradition of the annual Livermore Valley food and wine competition, where teams compete for the perfect bite. At a new location this year, Terrace Lawn at Wente Family Vineyards, this exclusive event brings together twenty talented teams—a Livermore Valley winery paired with a local restaurant—competing to create the perfect curated bite.
Three esteemed judges conduct blind tastings to determine the ultimate food and wine pairings. Our distinguished panel includes Keith Beavers, Tastings Director of VinePair and Host of VinePair's Wine 101 podcast; Chef Emily Lim, founder of Dabao Singapore in San Francisco and James Beard Award nominee for Emerging Chef; and Clive Pursehouse, Decanter Magazine's US Editor. They will select winners in three prestigious categories: Best Classic Pairing, Most Innovative Pairing, and Judge's Best Pairing.
As our guest, you'll have the power to vote for the People's Choice Awards for Best Red Wine Pairing and Best White Wine Pairing. Who will be the team that will win your vote?
Elevate your evening with our VIP tickets featuring an extra hour; an exclusive intimate experience to try all competition pairings, the opportunity to converse with each winery and restaurant team, private access to the VIP lounge, sparkling wine upon arrival with special appetizer.
Every guest will have the opportunity to try all food and wine pairings from 20 teams along with participating in voting for People's Choice awards, an exquisite dessert table, commemorative glass to take home, and an unforgettable evening celebrating the connection between Livermore Valley terroir and taste.
Experience the magic where Livermore Valley's finest wineries and local restaurants collaborate to showcase the unique character of our region. This is more than just a tasting—it's an immersive celebration of our distinctive terroir while cultivating relationships with the Livermore Valley Wine Community. Come discover why this competition has become the premier culinary event that kicks off TASTE: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience, where passionate winemakers and talented chefs unite to tell the story of our valley through every carefully crafted bite and sip.
Embark on a memorable journey through the historic Murrieta's Well estate vineyards. Follow a knowledgeable ambassador as they guide you through stunning scenery, sharing insights into the estate's rich history and winemaking practices. Take in breathtaking views over the Livermore Valley while savoring a curated selection of Sauvignon Blanc wines that showcase our valley's unique terroir. The experience concludes with artisanal charcuterie and a final wine pairing in the tasting room.
👥 Participating Wineries: Murrieta's Well and more TBD
Location: Murrieta's Well, 3005 Mines Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $95
Del Valle Winery, Fenestra Winery, and Garré Vineyard & Winery are teaming up with The Cheese Parlor for a six-course cheese and wine pairing like no other.
Join us under the majestic Del Valle Sangiovese Arbor as winemaker Aaron Luna and Cheesemonger Brandon Wood guide you through a curated tasting experience. Enjoy six unique wine and cheese pairings, each thoughtfully complemented with playful and delicious accoutrements.
Expect great stories, expert insights, and magical flavor combinations in a beautiful vineyard setting.
👥 Participating Wineries & Partners: Del Valle Winery, Fenestra Winery, Garré Vineyard & Winery, and The Cheese Parlor
Location: Del Valle Winery, 4948 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $80
Explore one of Livermore Valley's signature varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, from nine wineries of the Women's Wine Collective paired with decadent bites from the sea. Each course will feature a different winery with an individual seafood pairing at the beautiful Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa.
👥 Participating Wineries: Almost Famous Wine Company, Charles R Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Darcie Kent Estate Winery, Fenestra Winery, McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Rosa Fierro Cellars, Wente Family Vineyards and Wood Family Vineyards.
Location: The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa, 4549 Cross Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $85
Join us for an enchanting evening of elegance and intrigue at the Moonlit Masquerade at McGrail Vineyards & Winery. Guests are invited to wear black and white attire and a festive mask as they enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars. The evening begins with a live performance, followed by DJ-led dancing on the vineyard patio. Sip wines from eight Livermore Valley wineries, including a blind-tasting of masked library Cabernets—vote for your favorite to win a prize. Savor black-and-white themed bites while immersing yourself in music, mystery, and moonlight. This magical masquerade promises an elevated wine country celebration.
👥 Participating Wineries: Cellar 13 Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Darcie Kent Estate Winery, McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Murrieta’s Well, Pruett Estate Winery, The Steven Kent Winery, and Wente Family Vineyards
Location: McGrail Vineyards & Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $80
Join us for an intimate afternoon at Casa de Viñas Vineyard with Livermore's legendary grape grower, Julio Covarrubias, who will share his incredible story and passion for grape growing, behind-the-scenes farming practices and wine making. While touring this iconic vineyard, you will enjoy tastings of premier wines made right from the surrounding vineyard blocks and meet the winemakers who made them. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic lunch from Charming Fig under the shady vineyard oak tree while sipping more Casa de Viñas wines.
👥 Participating Wineries & Partners: Charming Fig and more TBD
Location: Casa de Viñas Vineyard, 7565 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $55
Join Del Valle Winery and Garré Vineyard & Winery for a lively celebration of the October harvest!
Savor six Gold Medal wines paired with a seasonal four-course, family-style brunch thoughtfully crafted by the Del Valle Kitchen. Then, roll up your pants and jump into the fun with a casual grape stomp—go solo or grab a friend!
Each ticket includes a commemorative t-shirt to mark the occasion.
Come ready to sip, savor, and stomp your way into the harvest season!
👥 Participating Wineries: Del Valle Winery and Garré Vineyard & Winery
Location: Del Valle Winery, 4948 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $75
Set in the beautiful hills of Livermore Valley, this six-course farm-to-table dinner from On the Vine Catering will be paired with the 2022 vintage wines from the Livermore Valley Vintners Collective (LVVC). This group of winemakers created guidelines for a red blend to showcase the Livermore Valley growing region with their own individual flair all while highlighting our region's cooperative wine community. Livermore Valley Vintners Collective is a group of highly motivated and creative winemakers who decided to begin a winemaking project and agreed to create a blend from 100% Livermore Valley fruit, leaning on the exceptional quality found within our appellation. The 2022 vintage of LVVC is based on 30-40% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest is up to each individual winemaker! Come taste the experience!
VIP hour begins at 5 PM with an intimate reception with the winemakers, passed appetizers, and white wine.
Ticket Price: VIP & Dinner $235 | Dinner $185
VIP tickets can arrive at 5 PM, Dinner tickets can arrive at 6 PM
Unlock your third eye with furry friends! With picturesque views and a 19th century barn exuding rustic charm, you’re sure to align your chakras on a day of rest. Feel your stress melt away as you perform downward dog with puppies big and small. Enjoy a selection of sparkling or white wine along with light breakfast bites as you connect mind and body underneath a sprawling oak tree. Whether you’re honoring the past with Fenestra Winery, savoring the moment like the fleeting cherry blossom of Sakura Winery, or looking toward long-lasting peace and happiness with Longevity Wines, your canine-guided meditation is sure to spark joy as the week comes to an end. Think you found your perfect yoga partner? Adopt and bring them home! Come enjoy yoga for all ages, playful pups, and delicious wines. Namaste!
👥 Participating Wineries: Fenestra Winery, Longevity Wines, and Sakura Winery
Location: Fenestra Winery, 83 Vallecitos Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $70
Join Cuda Ridge Wines and Las Positas Vineyards for a deliciously competitive afternoon where red and white wine food pairings go head-to-head! In this unique tasting experience, you’ll explore how both Cuda Ridge Wines and Las Positas Vineyards showcase their dynamic wines carefully paired with food bites. Start with a refreshing welcome pour of sparkling wine or rosé, setting the stage for a delightful afternoon of sensory exploration.
Guests will enjoy a flight of four wines — one white and one red from each winery — thoughtfully paired with the same dish to demonstrate how wine structure and flavor profiles can transform the dining experience. Guided by expert commentary, you’ll gain insights into how varietal characteristics influence pairings while deciding for yourself whether red or white reigns supreme. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or simply curious, this event promises a fun, educational, and palate-pleasing journey.
👥 Participating Wineries & Partners: Cuda Ridge Wines, Las Positas Vineyards, and A Cut Above Catering
Location: Cuda Ridge Wines, 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $110
Join us at McGrail Vineyards & Winery for an afternoon of mouth watering fun with Cluck Cluck Cab Franc: Taste Our Terroir (TOT) Unplugged Edition! This signature Taste Weekend experience brings together Cabernet Franc lovers and chicken cuisine enthusiasts for a bold and flavorful pairing event.
As part of the Cab Franc Guild’s “Taste Our Terroir Unplugged” series, this Sunday celebration features 10+ Livermore Valley wineries showcasing their best expressions of Cabernet Franc, alongside a curated lineup of local food trucks and caterers offering delectable, chicken-inspired dishes.
🐔 What to Expect
👥 Participating Wineries & Partners: 10+ members of the Cab Franc Guild including -Cuda Ridge Wines, Las Positas Vineyards, Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Occasio Winery, Rosa Fierro Cellars, The Steven Kent Winery, and Wood Family Vineyards, and handpicked collection of local food trucks and caterers (TBD)
Location: McGrail Vineyards & Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA. 94550
Ticket Price: $80
Join us for an exclusive culinary experience featuring renowned winemaker and chef Julie Schreiber, who will demonstrate the art of cooking with fresh, dried, wild, and foraged mushrooms perfectly paired with complementary wines. Learn expert techniques for preparing various mushroom varieties while discovering how their earthy, complex flavors enhance wine appreciation.
During this interactive demonstration, you'll explore the fascinating differences between truffles and mushrooms, sample light fare thoughtfully paired with Livermore Valley wines, and deepen your understanding of how mushrooms, wine, and our unique terroir work together to create extraordinary flavor combinations. Don't miss out on a mushroom lovers dream come true!
About Julie Schreiber: Julie Schreiber is an award-winning consulting winemaker with extensive experience across Napa, Sonoma, and Livermore Valley, producing wines that consistently score 90+ points. She combines her Master's in Enology from UC Davis with 14 years as a professional chef, giving her a uniquely refined palate that bridges culinary arts and winemaking. Julie is also a passionate mycologist who organizes international mushroom forays through her company Mycoventures.
👥 Participating Wineries: TBD
Location: The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa
Ticket Price: $80
