Sunday, April 7, 2013

California's Top Wine Destinations: Livermore Wineries

By Philip Vonwrede


At the moment, Livermore Wineries is undergoing a major reformation in term of their wine. Over 40 wineries and vineyards scatter the 5,000-acre land that completes Livermore Wineries and has mastered developing Spanish and California varietals. The newest one to venture the wine business is boutique across well-kept vintage properties. These have positively improved the status of the state of California as a serious wine producing location. Not only that, this wine region has a myriad of leisure activities offered all throughout the year. Nearly all of the wineries in Livermore open their tasting rooms without any fee, the others that do only charge reasonably.

3 Steves Winery

The idea of starting 3 Steves winery was hatched by three friends who were just comfortably sitting enjoying some wine where they thought of starting their own wine machinery. They had previously owned a small winery boutique and had the necessary skills of making it in wine industry and staring their own label wasn't a major challenge as such. Their philosophy is buying the best quality wine making grapes in the region where great varietals grow in Livermore and transform the same to wine at their facility.

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

Opened in 2005, Red Feather Winery & Vineyard's tag line is 'Wine From The Heart' and the winery is owned by Dan and Connie who make wine and manage the tasting room at the vineyard. The winery makes super great wines including Gunnar Cabernet Sauvignon, Jaidem's Dessert wine, Livermore Merlot and others. Wine tasting room is open on Saturday between 12.00 PM to 5pm.

Wente Vineyards

Wente Vineyards have been setting the standard of wine production practices all over the country. With more than a hundred years of experience and excellence, the Wente family continues to produce wine with conventional procedures all the while embracing modern facilities to make the best wine blends in the whole region. Encompassing more than 3,000 acres of land dedicated to producing wine, it is not surprising that it is regarded as the frontrunner in the wine industry. Not only that, they vast range of superior wines are well-known in Livermore region.




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