Bent Creek Winery 5455 Greenville Rd., Livermore (925) 455-6320 www.bentcreekwinery.com
Special Tastings include: New Releases of 07 Petite Sirah Port, 07 Zinfandel Port, and 07 Red on Red blend
Regular winery discounts available Live Music: Jazz by the Two Guys.
Food Pairing: Cabana Dave’s Clam Chowder paired with Chardonnay and Truffle Gateau Chocolate paired with Port
Vendors: Truffle Gateau www.trufflegateau.com, Alexa Danner (jewelry, wine charms, tote bags), JoAnn Duncan, Christmas craft arts, Sally Ann Flak (unique jewelry)
No Tasting Room Fee
Big White House & John Evan Cellars 6800 Greenville Rd., Livermore (925) 449-1976 www.bigwhitehouse.com
Special Tastings include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tawny Port, and Riche Mignon
Vendors: The Final Touch Designs (button jewelry) www.thefinaltouchdesigns.com, Caryne Mount (wearable art) www.carynmount.com
Tasting Fee is $5
Bodegas Aguirre Winery 8580 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 606-0554 www.bodegasaguirre.com
Special Tastings include: White and traditional Ports plus 6 estate wines
Estate wines non-reserve 30% off, all others 10% off
Food Pairing: Chocolate and Port Pairing
Vendors: Barrel Works (candle holders, lazy susans, bottle racks made from wine barrels)
Tasting Fee is $5
Charles R Vineyards 8195 Crane Ridge Rd., Livermore (925) 454-3040 www.charlesrvineyards.com
Special Tastings include: 07 Syrah, 08 Chardonnay. 20% discount on case purchases
Live Music: Antone Lee & His Magical Guitar, Christmas carols and country ballads
Food Pairing: Chardonnay and select cheeses
Vendors: Camille’s Gift Shop (jewelry, stained glass garden art, french soaps, earth friendly candles, and more) Cavalier, James Courtney (Cavalier Caricatures), Candles by Boss Designs, Merry Bon-Bon (delectable chocolates), Artwork (by artists – Lenore Kreit, Don Waldear, Carol Eicher, Bonnie Bartlett, Christine Mikulice, and Michel Robles)
No Tasting Fee. Groups of 8 or more $5 (refundable with purchase)
Chouinard Vineyards 33853 Palomares Rd., Castro Valley (510) 582-9900 www.chouinard.com
Special Tasting of Apple Wine . Case Special – $99 for a case of 05 Petite Sirah
Sachiko Campe (pottery blown glass, jewelry, silk scarves), Bonnie Mathis Hanmade Ceramics, Chris Wallace, Ailsworth (hand knitted items), Donna Jeffreys (hand knitted hats).
No Tasting Fee
Concannon Vineyard 4590 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 456-2505 www.concannonvineyard.com
Special case discounts available, Live Music. Southwestern food bites by Posada Catering
Vendors: Trina Fleer (jewelry and purses), Party Lite (candles), Beauty Society (anti-aging skincare and make-up) www.angelapinon.societyskincare.com, Gold Canyon (candles) www.mygc.com/societydiva
Tasting Fee is $5
Crooked Vine Winery 4948 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 449-0458 www.crookedvine.com
Sale on case purchases, Food pairings and specialty desserts available
Vendors: Beauty Society (anti-aging skincare and make-up) www.omgdiva.society.skincare.com, Gold Canyon (candles) www.mygc.com/omgdiva
Tasting Fee $5
Cuda Ridge Wines 5385 East Ave., Livermore (510) 304-0914 www.cudaridgewines.com
Special Barrel Tasting and Gift Baskets Available
Guest Santa Appearance. Holiday Music.
Food Pairing: Papa Dino’s Italian Orzo Soup and Portuguese Kale Soup
Vendors: Mom Dino’s Crafts (holiday crafts), Watercolors by KB (water color pictures) www.kb-art.com
Complimentary Flight, $5 Port Tasting, $5 Barrel Tasting
Deer Ridge Vineyards 1828 Wetmore Ave., Livermore (925) 245-9756 www.deerridgevineyards.com
Special Tastings: Award winning 04 Cabernet and 07 Chardonnay
Wine available by the glass, food for purchase. Cooking demonstration each day.
Enter-to-Win a free wedding. Raffle for a free Green Shed (on display at the winery)
Vendors: Kim Pace Designs (jewelry), Soap Sister (handmade soaps and candles), Stonewear Jewelry, Dechen Designs (pashima and cashmere shawls and scarves), Sew n’ Wild Oats (Home décor items made from barrel staves), Erin Davis Pottery (handmade pottery), Worthington Gallery West (Handcrafted international arts and crafts), Green Sheds (garden sheds made from recycled materials) www.greensheds.net/holidays2009info.htm
There is a Tasting Fee
Eagle Ridge Vineyard 10017 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 447-4328 www.eagleridgevineyard.com
30% off case purchase (mix and match) of your choice.
Food: Hot Mulled Wine and Jim’s Tri-Tip Chili available for purchase
Vendors: Not your Mother’s Tupperware (children’s gift sets and wineglasses) www.my.tupperware.com/daniellejbeck, Bag it Up (designer inspired handbags and accessories) www.annsbagitup.com, JJ Designs (hand pained glassware, note cards, embroidered linens) www.buyjjsdesigns.com
No Tasting Fee
Eckert Estate Winery 2400 Arroyo Rd., Livermore (925) 371-8606 www.eckertestate.com
Special Tasting includes: Viognier and Late Harvest Primitive. Special pricing on case sales.
Vendors: Arroyo Windmill Groves Olive Oils and Noyo Reserve Exotic Mustards
No Tasting Fee
el Sol Winery 8626 Lupin Way, Livermore (925) 606-1827 www.elsolwine.com
Special Tasting includes: New Release Reserve Cab & Reserve Merlot. 25% off Merlot Rose purchases
“Bottle it Yourself” with custom holiday gift labels
Vendors: Funzees (one of a kind baby gifts that edgy to sweet, funny and unique) www.funzees4u.com, Paula Carvalho’s Jewelry (one of a kind handmade jewelry) www.paulasjewelry.net
Tasting Fee $5
Elliston Vineyards 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol (925) 862-2377 www.elliston.com
Special Tasting includes: Champagne, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Select wines on sale, 10% bonus on gift card purchases over $100, holiday gift baskets
Food: Beautiful holiday hors d’oeurve display
Vendors: Silpada Designs (fine sterling jewelry) www.mysilpada.com/kim.tanton, Chanteuse Designs (handbags, aprons, holiday stockings) www.chanteusedesigns.com, Apriori Beauty (anti-aging products) www.aprioribeauty.com
No Tasting Fee
Fenestra Winery 83 Vallecitos Rd., Livermore (925) 447-5246 www.fenestrawinery.com
Food Pairing: Holiday foods paired with wines
Vendors: Robert Shimmon (large format black and white photography) www.photosmash.net, Glass by Debra (custom lamps and nightlights in stain glass), Shimmering Stones Jewelry
Tasting Fee $5
Garré Vineyard & Winery 7986 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 371-8200 www.garrewinery.com
Special Tasting includes: 06 & 07 Cabernet Franc, 06 & 07 Cabernet Sauvignon, 06 & 07 Syrah (side by side tastings)
Santa will make a visit on Sunday. Christmas cookie crafting for kids on Sunday. Warm coat drive.
Food: Chef Ty’s Holiday Stew, Christmas sweets, and Hot Mulled Cider.
Vendors: Teez Handsuds (Bath and body products) www.teezhandsuds.com , Amy Schwab Designs (Accessories) www.amyschwabdesigns.com , Carde Blanche (personalized stationary & gifts) www.cardeblanche.com , Cheshire Cat Photo (photos) www.cheshirecatphoto.com , Kalli Crawford (jewelry & accessories) www.kallicrawforddesigns.com , Cookie Lee Jewelry (Maria Howell), J&M Woodcrafters, Renee Ryder (Christmas Ornaments), Jealousy Jewels
No Tasting Fee
La Rochelle Winery 5443 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 243-6442 www.lrwine.com
Complimentary mulling spice with wine purchase, 20% off wine purchase of 4 bottles or more
Vendors: Belgique Truffle Gateau by Linda Bartlett Keys (truffles) www.trufflegateau.com, Mokulele Farms by Debbie Donald (coffee, honey, macadamia nuts from Kona) www.mokulelefarms.com, Cookie Lee Jewelry www.cookielee.biz/esuite/home/leslietakemura
Tasting Fee $10, $15, $20 depending on flight (each served with a food pairing)
Les Chênes Estate Vineyards 5562 Victoria Lane, Livermore (925) 373-1662 www.leschenesvine.com
Special Tasting New Release 07 Mouvedre
Music by Les Amisde Les Chenes Violinists.
Food pairing with Chef Jim. Winner of the ‘Take Les Chenes Around the World’ announced Sunday at 3pm
Vendors: Les Chenes Mustards and Olive Oils, Holiday gift items
Tasting Fee $5 and refundable with purchase
Little Valley Winery 739 Main St. Pleasanton (925) 862-9006 www.littlevalleywinery-lavender.com
10% off each bottle of Sparkling Wine (20% off case)
Live music: Saturday 1-4pm. Open until 9pm on Saturday. Santa and Tree lighting in Downtown Pleasanton.
Vendors: Little Valley Gift Boutique featuring Lolita glasses, lavender products, wine shirts, and more.
Two complimentary tastes. $5 for tasting flight of 6 wines
Longevity Wines 35 Rickenbacker Circle South, Livermore (888) 325-9463 www.longevitywines.com
Food: Phil’s famous Pulled Pork Sandwiches and other goodies.
Santa will make a surprised visit on Saturday.
Vendors: Lia Sophia (fine jewelry), Robbin’s Family Farms (olive oil and balsamic vinegar) and Chocolates by Raffiné
No Tasting Fee
McGrail Vineyards 5600 Greenville Rd., Livermore (925) 373-6214 www.mcgrailvineyards.com
Special Tasting includes: 05 and 06 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. 1 complimentary taste per Toy for Tots donation
Live Music: Tank Half Full band on Saturday 1-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm
Vendors: CC Kelly Handbags (high end inspired bags), Scott Cleek Studios (wine inspired art) www.sjstudio.com , Arkwright Designs (jewelry) www.arkwrightdesigns.com
Tasting Fee $5
Mitchell Katz Winery 1188 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton (925) 931-0744 www.mitchellkatzwinery.com
Futures of 08 Sangiovese offered. Case discounts on Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay
Santa Clause will visit on Sunday 2-4pm
Vendors: Truffle Gateau www.truffleg.com , Artisan’s Creative Marshmallow Co. (beautifully decorated marshmallows) www.artisanmarshmallows.com , Twisted Silver (fine and funky jewelry) www.twistedsilver.com
Tasting Fee $5
Murrieta’s Well 3005 Mines Rd., Livermore (925) 456-2390 www.murrietaswell.com
Library wines available for tasting and purchase
Special discounts on library wines to public and wine club members
Tasting Fee $10
Nottingham Cellars 2245 S. Vasco Rd., Livermore (925) 294-8647 www.nottinghamcellars.com
Special Tasting includes: Ralphi’s Red Blend. 20% off Ralphi’s Red Blend purchases
Tasting and food pairings all weekend
Vendors: Riella Creations (unique hand-crafted jewelry) www.riella.etsy.com , Pat Cranor Designs (watercolor art, kachinas, mixed media) www.patcranor.com
Tasting Fee $5
Occasio Winery 2445 S. Vasco Rd., Livermore (925) 371-1987 www.occasiowinery.com
Club Members enjoy 20% discount. Purchase a club membership as a gift and receive 20% discount on wines
Wreath making on Saturday with seatings at 12:30 and 2:30pm
Wine Blending with Winemaker John Kinney on Sunday at 1:30-2:30pm and 3:30-4:30pm
Tasting Fee $5 for flight of 3 wines. Complimentary taste of Gold Medal winning Pinot Gris
Page Mill Winery 1960 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore (925) 456-7676 www.pagemillwinery.com
10% off bottles and 20% off case purchases
No Tasting Fee
Retzlaff Estate Winery 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore (925) 447-8941 www.retzlaffwinery.com
Special Tasting includes: Old Library Verticals. 6 pack discounts and case discounts
Food Pairing: Truffles with Port, Spiced Ciders, Hot Chocolate and Cookies
Vendors: Handmade Porcelain Santas, Jewelry Crafters, Massages
Tasting Fee waived with purchase
Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery 3053 Marina Ave., Livermore (925) 447-4280 www.rmwinery.com
Special Tasting includes: Rubino Port and 06 Cabernet Sauvignon (State Fair winner)
Live Music both days. Food: Complimentary soup, Gingerbread houses that are 3 ft. tall.
Vendors: Cookie Lee (high fashion jewelry), The Toy Box (high end toys at deep discounts), Serendipity (handcrafted original jewelry inspired by LV wine country, The Cork Lady (cork ornaments), Crafts by Anne Marie (LV wine country ornaments made from wine labels)
No Tasting Fee
Ruby Hill Winery 400 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton (925) 931-9463 www.rubyhillwinery.net
Special Tasting includes: Peacock Patch Reserve Zinfandel. Holiday Gift Packs available
Live Music: Saturday 3-5pm.
Food Pairings: 1-5pm on Saturday & Sunday. Raffles throughout the weekend
Vendors: Lil Hooksters (purse hooks) www.lilhookster.com, Cookie Lee (jewelry) www.cookielee.com , Petra’s Scarves (hand knitted scarves) , Pampered Chef
Tasting Fee $5 (waived with Toys for Tots donation)
Stony Ridge Winery 4948 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 449-0458 www.crookedvine.com
Sale on case purchases
Food pairings and specialty deserts available
Tasting Fee $5
Tamás Estates 5489 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 456-2380 www.tamasestates.com
Special Tasting includes: Barbera Port. 15% savings on touring wines and 25% on case purchases
Barrel Tasting in the Winter Wonderland Barrel Room
Vendors: Eugenia Zobel (Porcelain Art) www.eugeniastudio.8m.com , Anita’s Creations (Christmas crafts and ornaments), Country Patchwork (Handmade quilts and blankets)
Tasting Fee $10
Tenuta Vineyards 633 Kalthloff Commons, Livermore (925) 960-1006 www.tenutawinery.com
Call winery for activities.
The Singing Winemaker 5143 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 606-9463 www.teslavintners.com
Call winery for activities.
The Steven Kent Winery 5443 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 243-6440 www.stevenkent.com
Special Tasting includes: 08 Cabernet Port
Complimentary mulling spice with wine purchase, 20% off wine purchase of 4 bottles or more
Vendors: Belgique Truffle Gateau by Linda Bartlett Keys www.trufflegateau.com, Mokulele Farms by Debbie Donald (coffee, honey, nuts from Kona) www.mokulelefarms.com, Cookie Lee Jewelry www.cookielee.biz/esuite/home/leslietakemura
Tasting Fee $10 (includes glass and 3 pairing stations of special cheeses and chocolate)
Thomas Coyne Winery 51 East Vallecitos Rd., Livermore (925) 373-6541 www.thomascoynewinery.com
Live Music: Traditional Holiday Singers
Vendors: Michelle’s Jewelry Box, Tony’s Wood Works (gifts made with barrel staves )
Wente Vineyards 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore (925) 456-2305 www.wentevineyards.com
Special Tasting includes: 07 Small Lot Orange Muscat, 07 Small Lot Late Harvest Riesling, 07 Small Lot Petite Syrah
Port. 20% Savings on Vineyard Selection & Heritage Block Wines
Santa will make a visit on Sunday 1-3pm, Barrel Tasting both days
Vendors: Eugenia Zobel (Porcelain Art) www.eugeniastudio.8m.com, Anita’s Creations (Christmas crafts and ornaments), Stonewear Jewelry (handcrafted jewelry) www.stonewearjewelry.net
Complimentary Flight and $10 Flight, Barrel Tasting $5
White Crane Winery 5405 Greenville Rd., Livermore (925) 455-8085 www.whitecranewinery.com
Annual Holiday “sparkling wine special” – buy two bottles at regular price and the third is $1
Food: Mushroom and Wine Meatballs
Santa will stop by from 12-2pm on Sunday
Vendors: Beauty Society (anti-aging skincare and make-up) www.bedazzled.societyskincare.com, Gold Canyon (candles) www.mygc.com/bedazzled
Wood Family Vineyards 7702 Cedar Mountain Dr., Livermore (925) 606-7411 www.woodfamilyvineyards.com
Special Tasting includes: New Release 07 Cabernet Sauvignon from Quail Creek Vineyards
Food Pairing: Soup and wine pairing, fudge, and farmstead cheeses
Vendors: My Sisters Jewelry (unique jewelry using sought after gems and metals) www.terryfunkejewelry.com, Live
For More Fudge (traditional chocolate and gourmet fudge with fresh cream and butter) www.Liveformorefudge.com, Fiscalini Cheese (a rich dairy tradition, handcrafted cheese from Modesto) www.fiscalinicheese.com
Tasting Fee $5 includes glass and food pairings