Top 10 Reasons Why TASTE is the Best Way to Experience Livermore Valley

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Starting with Taste Our Terroir on Thursday night and continuing through the weekend with 12 other winery events, this is the best chance to experience so much of what Livermore Valley has to offer. Here are the Top 10 Reasons why TASTE is the best way to Experience Livermore Valley. 

1. Perfect October Weather & Stunning Scenery

Enjoy beautiful, temperate weather and breathtaking vineyard views as harvest season unfolds in Livermore Valley.

2. Vote for Your Favorite Curated Food & Wine Pairings at Taste Our Terroir

Savor thoughtfully curated food and wine pairings from top local chefs and winemakers, designed to elevate both flavors. Guests will have the chance to vote for their favorite red and white pairings.

3. Exclusive Collaborative Winery Events

From Friday morning to Sunday afternoon, experience unique, one-of-a-kind events hosted by multiple wineries, showcasing the best of Livermore Valley in a collaborative atmosphere. 

4. Win a Curated Raffle Basket at Taste Our Terroir

Enter for a chance to win an exclusive raffle basket filled with handpicked items from Livermore Valley wineries and local vendors.

5. A Weekend Packed with Livermore Valley’s Best

Immerse yourself in Livermore Valley’s wine culture with a jam-packed weekend of tastings and exclusive experiences, such as the Livermore Valley’s Signature Tasting. The tasting is outdoors on the front lawn at McGrail Vineyards —a beautiful setting for a truly delicious as well as educational afternoon of casual walk-up tastings and small bites. Expect to taste very special wines as you explore varieties, vintages, and wineries new to you and kindle friendships within our Livermore Valley wine community.

6. Celebrate Harvest Season

Feel the energy and excitement of harvest season, one of the most important times in winemaking. Learn firsthand from A Livermore Valley Vineyard Experience, a hands-on exploration guided by some of the region’s top wine grower, Sip, Stomp & Savor, a fun, casual and interactive way to connect with the process behind the wine in your glass.

7. Meet the Faces Behind Livermore Wines

Connect with local winemakers, chefs, and business owners—the personalities that make the Livermore wine community so vibrant. Don’t miss events like The Future of Livermore Valley to meet these visionaries. Winemakers Brent Amos, Julian Halasz, Steven Mirrasou, and Beth Mirrasou will lead a lively discussion on innovative fermentation techniques and the importance of varietals and clone selection. This is a rare opportunity to taste the future of Livermore wine with a carefully curated selection of 20 wines focused on up and coming aromatic whites/rosés, Cab Franc and new clones of several old favorites.

8. A Celebration of Community

 TASTE is more than just a wine event—it’s a celebration of community, local craftsmanship, and talent. Events like 1883: Livermore’s Legacy showcase stories from wineries old and new, while The LVVC Winemaker Dinner highlights collaboration with a curated winemaker dinner at a stunning ranch setting.

9. Support Local Businesses & Artisans

By attending TASTE, you are directly supporting local wineries, chefs, and vendors, helping Livermore Valley thrive. Events like Bougie Brunch & Beats, tasting wines from four premier wineries and getting down to the lively beats of DJ Michael Ramponi, or the Cheese and Wine pairing where you will spend the afternoon in an immersive wine and cheese exploration with Brandon Wood, Livermore Valley’s professional Cheesemonger and owner of The Cheese Parlor. These special events highlight local partnerships.

10. The Best Way to Experience Livermore Valley

In just one weekend, you’ll experience the best wines, food, and hospitality Livermore Valley has to offer, from puppy yoga to an elevated backstage sommelier winemaker dinner. You’ll be planning your next visit before the weekend is over!