Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Local wineries to celebrate holiday season by helping bring gifts to needy children.
Livermore Valley Wine Country is toasting to an annual tradition festive enough to make even the greenest Grinch change his tune from Bah, humbug to Ho Ho Ho! In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani shows us how Holidays in the Vineyards has Santa Claus coming to town...literally! Holidays in the Vineyards Date: Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4 Time: 12 to 5 p.m. Cost: Tasting fee varies by winery Location: Participating Livermore Valley Winery tasting rooms Participating wineries include: Bent Creek Winery, Big White House, Bodegas Aguirre Winery, Cedar Mountain Winery, Charles R Vineyards, Chouinard Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyard, el Sol…
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sneak peak of Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery's fresh face.
Founded in 1998, Rodrigue Molyneaux is a well known family winery across the Livermore Valley but their new label might make you do a double take. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani heads to Rodrigue Molyneaux and finds out why this longtime Livermore favorite decided to get a fresh new face lift focusing on their Italian wines and letting their breathtaking scenery take center stage. Wine by Candlelight Saturday, Oct. 15th Executive Chef Tracy Flores will be working a flambé station with fresh fruits, crepes and a nearby chocolate fountain with fruits and sweets. Paired with three of the winery's upcoming 2009 new releases: Chateau Molyneaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodrigue Molyneaux iL Segreto, and RM Rubino Dessert Wine. …
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3053 Marina Ave, Livermore, CA
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wood Family Vineyards holds a decade of local wine making.
Since 1996 this local winery has been advocating the advantages of Livemore's amazing wine-growing region. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani introduces us to Wood Family Vineyards and their female winemaker who is used to flying high.
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7702 Cedar Mountain Rd, Livermore, CA
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Inside look at Red Feather Winery.
This Livemore winery looks to take your stress way and lighten up your life by filling your glass with one of their award-wining wines. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani shows us why Red Feather Winery is worthy of a feather in their cap. Red Feather Winery Tasting Room Hours: Weekdays by appointment Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For private parties please call 510-861-2722 5700 Greenville Road, Livermore Try these: Constance Sparkling Wine Brut style, chardonnay grapes, with a pinch of sweetness. Drop a fruit in the flute and enjoy. Give our “White Cab-pagne” mix a try! 2005 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley) French style wine with a hint of honey and pear. In a light toasted French Oak barrel for 18 months then transferred into …
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5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The 30th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration kicks off Labor Day Weekend.
For the past three decades the Livermore wine community has come out to celebrate the birth of a new season and raise their glasses to one of California's oldest wine countries. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani shows us why Livermore wine country has many reasons to count its blessings. The Harvest Wine Celebration is a fundraiser for the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. For more information, please visit www.LVwine.org or call 925-447-WINE. On Sunday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 5 between noon and 5 p.m., area wineries will offer Livermore Valley’s best wine, food, art and music to ticket holders. Bus transportation between wineries will be available on Sunday only. Monday Special Activities: Wineries hosting …
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Taste and tour your way through the Labor Day weekend at regional wineries and gardens.
Complimentary tasting at Livermore Valley Wine Country’s 30th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, and Monday, Sept. 5. There are more than 40 participating Livermore Valley wineries participating in the event. The schedule of events for the weekend include discounts on wine purchases, arts and crafts, music, activities and displays. Buy two-day tickets for $55. Contact the Livermore Valley Wine Growers Association at 925-447-9463 for more information. Whisky tasting at the 146th Scottish Highland Games, presented by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, Sept. 3 and 4 at the Alameda Country Fairgrounds. Sample premium single-malt whiskies (tickets $20) and attend a master class seminar with a whiskey master (at …
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Livermore winemaker's passion helps him persist.
Quality over quantity has always been key for this boutique family-run winery. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani introduces us to the local winemaker who has more than one reason to raise his glass to Livermore's close knit community. The Longevity Wines tasting room is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at 35 Rickenbacker Circle in Livermore.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A preview aboard the Mello Cielo Vineyard Experience.
Ruby Hill Winery is taking wine lovers out of the tasting room and on the road. In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani shows us its new adventure that takes wine enthusiasts on an excursion to Livermore Valley's wine country. The 90-minute tours are private and by appointment only. Groups of eight to 14 are welcome. For reservations or questions, contact Rhonda at rmckeon@rubyhillwinery.net or call 925-931-9463. More in our previous story here.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
This week Monique Soltani visits Livermore's third-largest winery to get a taste of its Pinot Noir.
Livermore's third-largest winery got its claim to fame after the movie Sideways shined the spotlight on the heartbreak grape. Livermore might not be best known for producing Pinot Noir but in this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani shows us how Tenuta Vineyards quickly became the go-to place for Pinot by marching to the beat of its own drummer. www.tenutawinery.com 633 Kalthoff Common in Livermore 925-960-1006 Open noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Events: Sunday: Patty and Abigail will perform an acoustic set in the tasting room from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday: Blend your own bottle for $10. June 5: Sushi, sushi, sushi, courtesy of Elvis Bob and Andy Joe Stewart, who will perform an acoustic set in the tasting room from 2 to 4 …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
New Livermore winery recently took home six awards in wine competition.
One of the valley's newest wineries with the youngest winemaker behind the bottle is making its mark on the world of wine. Collin Cranor, 24, along with his father, Jeff, are the master minds behind the award-winning wine. In this week's Wine Wednesday, Monique Soltani shows how the new kids on the block are leading the way. Cranor says they came up with the name Nottingham Cellars because Nottingham was the original name of Livermore in the mid-19th century. Events at Nottingham Cellars: Saturday: noon to 4:30 p.m., Spring White Wine Lover's event and '09 Viognier release. April 23: noon to 4:30 p.m., Wine Club Pick-Up & '09 Petite Sirah release. May 14: noon to 4:30 p.m., Petite Sirah event.
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Nottingham Cellars
2245 S Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA
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Monique Soltani
3:37 pm on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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