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2012 Schedule of Events

Barrel Tasting Weekend 2012 (March 31 & April 1) Top
Saturday, March 31, 2012 - Sunday, April 1, 2012 12 - 4:30pm
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Livermore Valley's 4th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend!

 

Taste wines right out of the barrel, meet winemakers, and more. Each winery will host a unique experience during barrel tasting weekend including at least 1 barrel sample for each ticket holder.  This is your chance to pre-purchase wines before they have even bottled (aka "futures")!

A list of activities and barrel wines poured by each particiating winery will be available in February.

Ticket Price: $30 advance / $35 day of event  (Pre-Sale ends at 2pm Friday 3/30/12) 

Ticket Includes: a take home glass with the Livermore Valley Wine Country Logo, 2 days of barrel tasting at each participating winery on Saturday & Sunday, special activities and wine discounts, and a Barrel Tasting Weekend map which includes all wineries that are participating in the Barrel Tasting weekend. 

Participating Wineries & Activities:  Over 35 wineries... List to come in February

 

Looking to stay in wine country this weekend?  Book a room at any of these hotels and recieve a $50 Visa gift card to spend during your stay!  For details, visit www.trivalleycvb.com/barreltasting

 

*Attendees who break a glass during the event may purchase another glass for $5 (glass replacement fee).  Attendee must have a wristband to show proof of original purchase. 

To receive your wristband and glass, you'll be asked to provide a valid ID.

All sales are final.  No refunds on tickets.  This is a fundraiser for the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association and we appreciate your support.The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association encourages you to have a designated driver. 

 

Taste of Terroir - Livermore Valley's Wine & Food Experience July 21, 2011Top
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - Thursday, July 19, 2012 6 - 9pm
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Taste of Terroir
Thursday, July 19, 2012  6-9pm
Join Livermore Valley Winemakers and Bay Area Chefs for a delectable evening of wine and food pairings showcasing the Valley's bountiful "terroir" (a french word for soil and is pronounced "ter-wah").  Winemaker and chef teams work together prior to the event to create innovative wine and food pairings for guests.  Cast your vote for People's Choice Award.  And, in a blind tasting, our Culinary and Media Judges will present awards for Most Innovative Pairing, Best Classic Pairing and Judges' Best (Awards presented at 8:15pm).  Enjoy live music on the patio and bid on spectacular silent auction lots.  $75 per person in advance.  $85 after 7/15/12.  This event sells out every year so get your tickets early.  Must be 21 to attend.  ID Required.
 
2012 Participating Restaurants, Wineries, and Food & Wine Judges will be announced in May 2012.
 
AND THE 2011 WINNERS ARE:
Most Innovative Pairing:  Cedar Mountain Winery & Porter's Restaurant at Poppy Ridge: 2007 Zinfandel, Hansen Vineyard, Livermore Valley Paired with Local Lamb Meatballs on Black Bean Sopapillas with Jalapeño Jelly
 
Best Classic PairingConcannon Vineyard & Market Cafe at Pleasanton Marriot:  2007 Reserve Petite Sirah, Livermore Valley Paired with Braised Short Rib Bruschetta
 
Judges Best Pairing:  Nottingham Cellars & Wild Vine Hideaway Bistro & Lounge:  2009 Malbec, Livermore Valley Paired with Seasoned and Garnished Lamb Skewers Drizzled with a Zesty Malbec Red Wine Sauce
 
People's Choice Award:  Ruby Hill Winery & Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery: 2008 Intesa Blend Paired with Braised Goat with Hints of Cloves, Coriander and Vanilla.  Served on Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta with Fresh Cherry and Micro-Arugula Garnish.
 
 
 
2011 Participating Wineries & Restaurants:
  
Wineries Include:
Concannon Vineyard
Cedar Mountain Winery
Darcie Kent Vineyards
Eagle Ridge Vineyard
Fenestra Winery
Garre Winery & Vineyard
La Rochelle Winery
Las Positas Vineyards
Little Valley Winery
McGrail Vineyards & Winery
Mitchell Katz Winery
Murrieta's Well
Nottingham Cellars
Occasio Winery
Retzlaff Estate Winery
Rios Lovell Winery
Rodrigue Molyneaux 
Ruby Hill Winery
Tamas Estates
The Singing Winemaker
The Steven Kent Winery 
Thomas Coyne Winery
Wente Vineyards
 
Restaurants Include:
Campo di Bocce
Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery
Castlewood Country Club
Cafe Garre
Market Cafe and Bar at Marriot Pleasanton
Palm Event Center in the Vineyard
Porter's Restaurant at Poppy Ridge
Scott's Seafood Restaurant & Catering
Star Anise
Stomp! Wine Lounge
Swirl on the Square
Terra Mia
Underdog Wine Bar
Wente Vineyards
Wild Vine Hideaway Bistro & Lounge 
Zephyr Grill & Bar
  
2011 Food & Wine Competition Judges:
 
 
Courtney Cochran (certified sommelier, entrepreneur and author of Your Personal Sommelier® in San Francisco),
Sara Schneider, Wine Editor at Sunset Magazine
Laura Ness, Wine Writer Independent Magazine
 
 
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS:
Diablo Magazine, US FoodService, Porsche of Livermore, Audi of Livermore, Pleasanton Rentals, Palm Event Center in the Vineyard, ImageSetters, Fantasy Sound Event Services, Waste Management, Livermore Valley Florist 
 
 
 
WINNERS FROM THE 2010 TASTE OF TERROIR WINE & FOOD COMPETITION 

People’s Choice Award:

Ruby Hill Winery         

Casa Real at Ruby Hill 

Pairing:

2008 Estate Reserve Zinfandel, Peacock Patch , Livermore Valley       

Rabbit Terrine Inlaid with Dried Cherry and Pistachio, Garnished with Locally Grown Herbs and Cherry Demi-Glace Jam Presented on Butter Toasted Challah with Estate Reserve Zinfandel-Infused Mustard

Judges’ Best Award:

Occasio Winery           

Izzy's Steaks & Chops 

Pairing:

2008 Petite Sirah, Del Arroyo Vineyard, Livermore Valley       

Petite Syrah Marinated Skirt Steak served Flank Steak, Ragu and Burbon Yams 

Best Expression of Local Ingredients Award:

Wente Vineyards         

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards     

Pairing:

007 Nth Degree Syrah, Livermore Valley         

Nicolau Farms (Manteca) Goat Cheese Panna Cotta with Black Pepper, Estate Garden Smoked Tomato Jam, Tiny Purple Basil

 

Most Innovative Award:

Ruby Hill Winery         

Casa Real at Ruby Hill 

Pairing:

2008 Estate Reserve Zinfandel, Peacock Patch , Livermore Valley       

Rabbit Terrine Inlaid with Dried Cherry and Pistachio, Garnished with Locally Grown Herbs and Cherry Demi-Glace Jam Presented on Butter Toasted Challah with Estate Reserve Zinfandel-Infused Mustard

30th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration - Labor Day Weekend (Sunday & Monday)Top
Sunday, September 2, 2012 - Monday, September 3, 2012 12 - 5pm
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31st Annual Harvest Wine Celebration showcases historic Livermore Valley Wine Country during the peak of Harvest Season!  With over 40 wineries sharing their wines, hospitality and offering a unique experience, it makes for a memorable weekend for wine enthusiasts and friends.  In celebration of the Harvest, the wineries are open on Sunday & Monday of Labor Day Weekend to ticket holders only.

 

On Sunday, complimentary shuttle buses take guests to over 40 wineries, where guests will enjoy: wine tasting, music, food and art vendors, wine discounts, and more.  Guests can also choose to drive themselves.

On Monday, guests can enjoy a more intimate day at the wineries as each winery will offer wine tasting and unique activities like winemaker discussions, bottle your own wines, barrel tastings, and more.  There are no complimentary shuttles on Monday.

 

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND:

Winery Activities, Wines, and Schedule of Weekend Activities - announced in Sunner 2012

Bus Route information - announced in Summer of 2012 

 

Participating Wineries: Announced in Summer 2012

 Ticket Information:

2 Day Ticket - $55 adv/$65 day of event

Sunday Ticket - $45 adv/$50 day of event

Monday Ticket - $40 adv/$45 day of event

Designated Driver - $10

(all guests need a ticket to enter the wineries on Sunday & Monday)

Ticket includes:  Entrance into the wineries, complimentary wine tasting at over 40 wineries, shuttle bus service (Sunday), special activities (Monday), wine discounts, commemorative wine glass, program, and parking. 

This is a ticketed event and everyone needs a ticket to enter the wineries on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day Weekend.  Ticket sale proceeds benefit the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, a non-profit organizations which supports the wineries and growers in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area.  We appreciate your support.

 

HOTEL SPECIALS:  Courtyard by Marriott (2929 Constitution Drive., Livermore CA).  Harvest Wine Celebration Hotel Package includes King or Double Room, breakfast for 2, and shuttle to and from Robertson Park.  $125 room rate.  For Details, call (925) 249-1000  OR click here http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oaklm-courtyard-livermore/?corporateCode=CUE&toDate=&fromDate=&app=resvlink

 

About Nova Starling, artist of this year’s 30th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration artwork

After completing the Masters in Design program at U.C. Berkeley, I began my own design firm creating items for the gift and fashion markets across the United States. Love brought me to Livermore and also gave me the opportunity to paint. I have found constant inspiration in the vineyard landscapes and the personalities that make up our community and appreciate the growing support for the arts here. More on Nova Starling, click here.


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