{"id":10276,"date":"2020-05-15T11:43:09","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T18:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=10276"},"modified":"2020-05-15T12:18:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T19:18:00","slug":"sip-trip-livermore-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=10276","title":{"rendered":"Sip Trip: Livermore, California"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sip Trip: Livermore, California, originally published in Touring & Tasting, spring\/summer 2020.<\/p><\/div>\n

Uncork Livermore Valley\u2019s Many Delights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Renowned hospitality and easy access make the charming Livermore Valley<\/a> an\u00a0idyllic destination to savor California\u2019s great wines and natural beauty. Situated\u00a0on the sunny side of the San Francisco Bay, this welcoming wine region of 50+\u00a0wineries has a colorful history that began with Spanish missionaries in the 1760s.<\/p>\n

11 a.m.<\/strong> Hop aboard the iconic\u00a0Livermore Wine Trolley and leave\u00a0the driving to them for a unique\u00a0experience and fun day of wine\u00a0tasting adventures while traveling\u00a0through the beautiful Livermore\u00a0Valley Wine Country! Choose the\u00a0\u201cTaste of Livermore\u201d wine tour\u00a0or Private Charter available year round.\u00a0livermorewinetrolley.com<\/a><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.<\/strong> Your first stop is Big\u00a0White House, specializing in\u00a0handcrafted, small-lot wines,\u00a0featuring beautifully designed\u00a0portrait labels by artist Laura\u00a0Marion \u2014 sister of winemaker\u00a0John Evan Marion \u2014 whose\u00a0original oil paintings are found\u00a0throughout the tasting room.\u00a0bigwhitehouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

12:30 p.m.<\/strong> McGrail Vineyards\u00a0and Winery is the next destination\u00a0where you\u2019ll taste award-winning\u00a0wines. The tasting room has\u00a0a covered patio, overlooking the\u00a0estate vineyard, with panoramic\u00a0views of Mount Diablo. The\u00a0lawn is a favorite spot for picnics,\u00a0bocce ball, summer concerts and\u00a0yoga classes.\u00a0mcgrailvineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

1:30 p.m.<\/strong> Now that you\u2019ve\u00a0worked up an appetite, enjoy\u00a0Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at\u00a0Garr\u00e9 Cafe, located on the beautiful\u00a0Garr\u00e9 Vineyard & Winery\u00a0property, surrounded by vines,\u00a0rose gardens and the chef \u2019s herb\u00a0and vegetable garden.\u00a0garrewinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3 p.m.<\/strong> Believing that great wine\u00a0brings people together, father-daughter\u00a0duo Alexandra and Ken\u00a0Henkelman have brought their\u00a0dream to life with Omega Road\u00a0Winery, which welcomes guests\u00a0to an intimate tasting room\u00a0experience featuring unique wines\u00a0that are only available on-site.\u00a0omegaroadwinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

4 p.m.<\/strong> Part of a historic Victorian\u00a0property, Retzlaff Vineyards and\u00a0Estate Winery offers organically\u00a0certified wines (no pesticides, no\u00a0herbicides, no fertilizers, non-GMO) in a spectacular location\u00a0nestled among ancient pepper\u00a0trees and sprawling vineyards.\u00a0retzlaffvineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

5 p.m.<\/strong> Check-in at Purple Orchid\u00a0Wine Country Resort and Spa,\u00a0a luxury log-cabin-style resort\u00a0with a rose garden and spa. Rest\u00a0up by the pool before a night out.\u00a0purpleorchid.com<\/a><\/p>\n

6 p.m.<\/strong> Stroll through picturesque\u00a0downtown and its charming\u00a0mix of shops and restaurants set\u00a0within historic architecture. Then\u00a0enjoy a warm American dining\u00a0experience at Zephyr Grill &\u00a0Bar, where Executive Chef Jesus\u00a0Martinez has been feeding eager\u00a0diners since 2004. If you still feel\u00a0like tasting wines, Zephyr offers\u00a0an array of flights, from Worldly\u00a0Whites and Tiny Bubbles to the\u00a0Finest Reds. zephyrgrill.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Next Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong> Start your day with a delicious\u00a0hot breakfast at the Purple\u00a0Orchid\u2019s community table. In the\u00a0mood for more Livermore Valley\u00a0adventures? Compare notes with\u00a0your neighbors on more vineyards\u00a0and attractions to explore.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Originally published in the spring\/summer 2020 issue of Touring & Tasting<\/a>. Click here to read this story and more! TT-SP20.digital<\/a><\/p>\n

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