| The Livermore Wine Country is located in San | | | | Pleasanton.Mitchell Katz built his winery here in 1998 |
| Francisco's East Bay Area approximately 30 miles | | | | using bricks and keystones from the original winery. |
| east of San Francisco. It includes wineries in | | | | Stop by and enjoy the beautiful facility and sample |
| Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, and Castro Valley. This | | | | their many fine wines. |
| is one of the oldest wine regions in California. The | | | | A small winery located in a wooded area in Castro |
| first commercial grapes were planted in the 1840s by | | | | Valley, Chouinard Vineyards is a fun winery to visit. |
| Robert Livermore. | | | | On Sundays throughout the summer you can listen |
| If you have not experienced a California wine tour to | | | | to San Francisco Bay Area artists performing for |
| the Livermore Valley, their wineries are sure to | | | | Chouinard's "Music in the Vineyards" concert series. |
| delight you with the quality and variety of their wines. | | | | 2006 prices are $35 per carload. Chouinard Vineyards |
| This area has a delightful mixture of large and small | | | | has many varietals to sample, including their gold |
| wineries waiting for you to explore. Many are only | | | | medal winning Port. You won't find a friendlier tasting |
| open on weekends, but will make appointments for | | | | room. |
| tasting during the week. Wine tasting is almost | | | | There are two fantastic places to eat in Livermore. |
| always complimentary. | | | | Café Garre, located at Garre Winery on Tesla |
| Many of the Livermore wineries are located on or | | | | Road, makes a terrific lunch stop. Enjoy their fabulous |
| near Tesla Road, a main road south of the city that | | | | Mediterranean cuisine featuring fresh local foods. |
| runs west to east. Driving along this road, be sure to | | | | There's a selection of superb salads, sandwiches, and |
| stop at: Cedar Mountain Winery, a small winery well | | | | pastas that are sure to please. The Restaurant at |
| known for their wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and | | | | Wente serves gourmet lunch and dinner in a casual |
| Ports; Steven Kent, producer of world class | | | | but elegant atmosphere at Wente Winery's Arroyo |
| Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon; and Tesla | | | | Road location. This award winning restaurant serves |
| Vintners, a community tasting room that pours wine | | | | regional American dishes influenced by Italian, French, |
| from 6 small wineries including Fenestra, John | | | | and California cuisines. The menu changes daily. The |
| Christopher Cellars, Little Valley, Red Skye, The | | | | food always looks lovely and tastes delicious. When |
| Singing Winemaker, and Thomas Coyne. It's | | | | the weather is nice, dine on their outdoor terrace to |
| convenient to be able to sample wines from many | | | | view the rolling hills, colorful landscaping, and |
| wineries at one stop. Tesla Vintners provides free | | | | sycamore trees. |
| tasting. If you're lucky, you'll visit on a day when live | | | | In addition to wine tasting, the Livermore Valley also |
| music is provided as well. | | | | offers challenging golf courses, unique wine country |
| Mitchell Katz Winery, stands on the site where the | | | | accommodations, hiking, and shopping. Experience the |
| Ruby Hill Winery was built in 1887 in the town of | | | | Livermore Wine Country for yourself. |