Friday, April 19, 2013

California's Best Wineries: Livermore Wineries

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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

The one aspect that separates Garre Vineyard & Winery from other wineries in Livermore is their amazing backdrop. Visitors from all places take pleasure in tasting their wines while soaking in the untouched beauty of nature before them. As for their wine, they have been well-acclaimed and have gotten awards all over the state. It is surely one of the best spots that people seem to never want to leave.

Red Feather Winery & Vineyard

Bearing the catch phrase "Wine From The Heart", Red Feather Winery & Vineyard is owned by Dan and Connie. Ever since 2005, they had produced the best quality of wine and made sure that when people come to taste it, they are placed in a beautiful and comfortable tasting area. Some of their finest wines include Gunnar Cabernet Sauvignon, Jaidem's Dessert wine, Livermore Merlot and a lot more. Guests can check this out every Saturday from 12 o'clock noon to 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

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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