California's Top Wine Destinations: Livermore Wineries

By Philip Vonwrede


Livermore Wineries is currently experiencing a renaissance in wine making boasting of vineyards located on over 5,000 acres with more than 40 wineries. Most of the vineyards grow the Spanish and California varietals. The recent winery to open up is boutique along-side historic properties which have massively transformed California as a wine making industry. Livermore is a region where there are so many things to do and enjoy and wine tasting is only a piece of the cake. Most of the Livermore Wineries even charge no fee at all for wine tasting while those that do have modest charges.

3 Steves Winery

When three very special friends came together while sipping and talking about wine, the idea of the 3 Steves Winery began. Being experienced and knew the ins and outs of the wine industry, they easily built their own vineyard and used their knowledge and skills in producing the best quality of wine that people will enjoy. They recognize the importance of the Livermore region, so they make it a point to use all the resources available there. The countless varieties of grapes that they use are made over into wine at their facilities.

Concannon Vineyard

In terms of size, Concannon is certainly one of the leaders in Livermore wineries. They are able to package more than 30,000 wine cases every year and have Concannon and Petite Sirah wine they bestsellers. They also have other varieties of wine produced to accommodate every kind of preference and another outstanding blend that they carry is their Chardonnay. Founded by James COncannon in 1883, The Wine Group own Concannon Vineyard. Ever since, they have been the primary provider of the wine needs of the Roman Catholic church and they are distinguished to as the California Historical Landmark.

Garre Vineyard & Winery

Encircled by natural topographies, Garre Vineyard & winery offers a very special environment setting for all visitors. Aside from having the most amazing sights all around, their wines also have garnered a bunch of awards from all over the country and are considered one of the top destinations in California for wine lovers.

Red Feather Winery & Vineyard

Red Feather Winery & Vineyard was built in 2005 and began by Dan and Connie. They make numerous wine blends such as Gunnar Cabernet Sauvignon, Jaidem's Dessert wine, and Livermore Merlot. Together with an amazing and warm wine tasting room, visitors will surely leave with a smile on their faces and totally agree with their tag line "Wine From The Heart". You can drop by from 12 noon until 5 pm every Saturday.

Wente Vineyards

Founded more than a century ago as part of Livermore wineries, the family owned Wente Vineyards is regarded as the oldest winery in the country. Presently, the winery is still recognized as a leader in the wine making industry of California and has been managed by consecutive generations of Wente family. Currently, they blend innovative and traditional wine making practices on their vineyards located on over 3,000 acres of land and have created a unique portfolio as being a producer of world's fine wines in Livermore region.




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