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Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 7 – Nottingham Cellars
Nottingham Cellars winemaker Collin Cranor is one of the youngest in the Livermore Valley. In fact, he looks like most 20-something guys these days in his flat...
The Wines of Mark Clarin: McGrail Family Vineyards & Picazo Vineyards
Mark started out working for Wente in 1979. Thus, over the years, he’s come to know the Livermore Valley quite intimately. That knowledge base has served him...
California Bordeaux Part 8: the Livermore Valley
As we continue our survey of California Bordeaux, we come to the Livermore Valley. Located just southeast of the San Francisco Bay, it is one of the most underrated...
Italian Grapes, California Wine: Tamás Estates – Livermore Valley
At Tamás Estates, they’ve brought a little bit of Italy to the San Francisco Bay Area. While many Cali-Itali producers opt for a more fruit forward style,...
Italian Grapes, California Wine: Rodrigue Molyneaux – Livermore Valley
Hearing about a winery named Rodrigue Molyneaux, located in the Livermore Valley, one might think they follow a strictly Spanish or French tradition. The fact is,...
Wines of the Week: Occasio – Livermore Valley
Occasio Winery, in the Livemore Valley, may have fairly small production, but they’re starting to get noticed in a big way. The folks at Occasio recently won...
Wines of the Week: McGrail Family Vineyards – Livermore Valley
Located on an idyllic hillside in the Livermore Valley, the tasting room at McGrail Family Vineyards is designed to make everyone feel welcome and at home. Like...
Wines of the Week: Fenestra Winery – Livermore Valley
Fenestra has a long history in the Livermore Valley as it has been in operation for over thirty years. Their current winemaker, Brent Amos, is fairly new to the...
Wines of the Week: Page Mill – Livermore Valley
Dane Stark, owner and winemaker at Page Mill winery, had his critics when he moved his operation from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Livermore Valley back in...
Wines of the Week: Nottingham Cellars – Livermore Valley
The Livemore Valley, as a growing region, hasn’t received the notoriety it deserves. While the region has taken positive steps with Cabernet, with several...
