Written by Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association

‘Tis the season to celebrate Livermore Valley’s favorite seasonal Tradition!

Holidays in the Vineyards  is December 3 & 4 at festively decorated winery tasting rooms throughout the valley. Admission is free, but activities and wine tasting prices vary by winery.

Take a break from the crowded shopping center parking lots and give the UPS delivery teams a break. Sample wine while you peruse dozens of local artisan vendors at every participating winery who offer truly unique gift ideas for loved ones on your shopping list!

Some of our can’t-miss picks include:

• Wine barrel furniture at Dante Robere Vineyards, McGrail Vineyards and Mitchell Katz Winery
• Sweet and savory treats at Eagle Ridge Winery, Las Positas Vineyards, Les Chenes Estate Vineyards and Retzlaff Estate Winery
• Ceramics and wood art at Bent Creek Winery, Fenestra Winery and Wente Vineyards Winemakers Studio
• Jewelry at Concannon Vineyard, Longevity Wines, Murrieta’s Well and Nottingham Cellars

Santa is making rounds throughout the weekend. Click here to see where to find him!  Wineries will offer discounts, special wines for tasting, including ports and dessert wines.

If you’re looking for another option for someone special on your list, check out the 2017 Livermore Valley Passport. With a value of more than $1,000 in wine country experiences plus discounts on bottle purchases, it really is a wine country gift that can be enjoyed all year.

During this season of giving, revelers can spread holiday cheer by bringing new, unwrapped toys to their favorite participating wineries. Toys collected are donated to the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters’ Toys for Tots Program, directly benefiting children in need throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.