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Friday, March 13, 2026

Rosa Fierro Cellars

Rosa Fierro Cellars

Rosa Fierro Cellars is located at 2245 South Vasco Road, Suite A in Livermore, California

Rosa Fierro Cellars
Rosa Fierro Cellars is a charming, boutique winery nestled within the vibrant Vasco Row wine district. Founded and run by winemaker Rosa (Rosie) Fierro, this small-lot producer crafts high-quality, hand-crafted, award-winning wines sourced from exceptional vineyards in both Livermore Valley and Napa Valley.

Known for bold, expressive varietals like their crisp Sauvignon Blanc "Savvy" and robust Cabernet Sauvignon "Call Me a Cab," the winery emphasizes passion, limited production, and a welcoming atmosphere, complete with grooving music in the tasting room. A proudly 100% Hispanic woman-owned operation, Rosa Fierro Cellars offers visitors a warm, personal experience to savor these beautiful wines crafted by a trailblazing female vintner.

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Arroyo Cellars

Arroyo Cellars

Arroyo Cellars is located at 2270 Research Drive in Livermore, California

Arroyo Cellars
Arroyo Cellars is a boutique, artisanal urban winery serving as a heartfelt expression of friendship and shared passion for winemaking. The owners are a close group of friends, including winemakers Tim Sauer and John Chiprich. This limited-production operation focuses on small-lot, memorable wines crafted from premium Livermore Valley vineyards. Standout varietals include Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and blends that have earned accolades including gold medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

The welcoming tasting room features a live-edge redwood bar and offers relaxed, family-friendly accommodations. Dogs are welcome too! Arroyo Cellars provides an engaging, community-oriented experience in Livermore's dynamic wine scene, often highlighted by warm hospitality, barrel tastings, and occasional food pairings. The winery embodies the evolving nature of an "arroyo" as a sanctuary for relief, camaraderie, food, wine, and quality time with loved ones.

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Cellar 13 Winery

Cellar 13 Winery

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Cellar 13 Winery
Cellar 13 Winery is a boutique, virtual-style producer, specializing in small-lot, handcrafted wines made with fruit sourced exclusively from top-tier vineyards in the region and beyond. The winery is led by Native American winemaker Darin Winton, who draws inspiration from his Cherokee heritage to infuse artistry, passion, and cultural storytelling into every bottle. An emphasis is on quality over quantity, focusing on exceptional grapes to create elegant, award-winning expressions.

Without a dedicated physical tasting room or estate location, Cellar 13 shares its wines through pop-up events, regional tastings at spots like Swirl on the Square in downtown Livermore, festivals, and direct sales via their website. This mobile, community-oriented approach allows fans to discover these thoughtful, heritage-celebrating wines in the heart of one of California's historic wine regions while supporting a unique Indigenous-led vision in modern winemaking.

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Sakura Winery

Sakura Winery

Sakura Winery is located at 2111 Research Drive, Suite 6 in Livermore, California

Sakura Winery
Sakura Winery is a charming small, family-owned operation that embodies a philosophy of mindful appreciation and savoring life's fleeting moments. The name "Sakura," Japanese for cherry blossoms, reflects this ethos, drawing inspiration from the transient beauty of the blooms to encourage visitors to pause, sip, and truly enjoy each experience.

Owned and operated by winemaker Jennifer Sahara, the winery handcrafts limited-production wines from estate-grown grapes. Recently the winery earned four medals at the Sommeliers Choice Awards for their Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Grigio wines. Visitors can now enjoy a relaxing experience at Sakura Winery's welcoming tasting room on Research Drive, offering the perfect opportunity to discover thoughtfully crafted wines in a serene setting.

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Shanti Winery

Shanti Winery

Shanti Winery is located at 5443 Tesla Road in Livermore, California

Shanti Winery
Shanti Winery embodies a serene philosophy centered on peace, harmony, and joy. This boutique winery, which opened its dedicated tasting room in early 2025, crafts complex, elegant, and smooth small-batch wines primarily from premium grapes sourced from Napa, Sonoma, and Livermore Valleys.

Founded by Ray and Dimple Sharma, Shanti offers a tranquil escape along the scenic Tesla Road corridor—home to several esteemed wineries—where guests can savor handcrafted varietals that reflect balance, grace, and passion. Visitors to the welcoming location can unwind with events like live music, pizza nights, or even yoga-inspired gatherings that align with the winery's mindful ethos.

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Favalora Vineyards Winery

Favalora Vineyards Winery

Favalora Vineyards Winery is located at 2245 South Vasco Road in Livermore, California

Favalora Vineyards Winery
Favalora Vineyards Winery is a welcoming, family-run boutique winery located in the heart of Livermore's vibrant wine scene. Founded by owner and winemaker Frank Favalora, the winery specializes in handcrafted, award-winning premium wines sourced primarily from their Sophia Favalora Estate Vineyard in nearby Oakley, along with select grapes from Sonoma and Livermore. The lineup features subtle rosés, complex whites, and robust reds—including standout varietals like Barbera, Carignane, Mataró, and Zinfandel—designed to pair beautifully with food and suit every palate.

Visitors enjoy relaxed tastings in a friendly, entertaining atmosphere, often enhanced by live music, food trucks, local vendors, and monthly events at the tasting room. Highly rated for its personable service and quality pours, Favalora offers a delightful, down-to-earth escape for wine lovers exploring the region's hidden gems.

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Almost Famous Wine Company

Almost Famous Wine Company

Almost Famous Wine Company is located at 2271 South Vasco Road, Suite D in Livermore, California

Almost Famous Wine Company
Almost Famous Wine Company is a vibrant next-generation winery and premier live music venue founded as the creative project of Darcie Kent and her family, with its sister property being the acclaimed Darcie Kent Estate Winery. This innovative spot features a portfolio of 15+ handcrafted wines, produced by the same master winemaking team, using estate-grown, sustainably crafted grapes from Livermore Valley.

What truly distinguishes Almost Famous is its transformation into an intimate, world-class music lounge with a professional stage, sound, and lighting system, hosting live performances by up-and-coming bands, tribute acts, comedians, and notable artists. Paired with local food trucks, a welcoming 21+ atmosphere, and high praise (including Diablo Magazine's nod as the East Bay's best intimate live music experience), it's the perfect spot to savor award-winning pours while immersing in energetic live entertainment in the heart of Livermore's lively wine community.

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Pruett Estate Winery

Pruett Estate Winery

Pruett Estate Winery is located at 5385 East Avenue in Livermore, California

Pruett Estate Winery
Located on a historic 180-acre property, Pruett Estate Winery (also known as Pruett Farms) revives a rich winemaking legacy dating back to 1880, when the first grapevines were planted by the Schluter family after emigrating from Germany. The charming winery building and home, constructed in 1881, have been lovingly restored by proprietors Bob and Deb Pruett, who purchased the land to honor its heritage while crafting premium small-lot wines with an artisanal level of attention and hands-on passion.

Specializing in estate-grown Chardonnay (often styled in a French/Burgundian manner) alongside select varietals like Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other reds sourced from prime Northern California vineyards, the winery emphasizes meticulous craftsmanship to produce elegant, high-quality expressions that reflect the Livermore Valley's terroir. This boutique gem blends tradition, innovation, and heartfelt dedication, making it a serene spot to discover thoughtful, limited-production wines in the heart of one of California's oldest wine regions.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

JMC Cellars

JMC Cellars

JMC Cellars is located at 6800 Greenville Road in Livermore, California

JMC Cellars
JMC Cellars is a charming, boutique winery nestled near the end of Greenville Road. Founded and operated by award-winning winemaker and proprietor Jessica Carroll, this female-owned establishment specializes in handcrafted, small-lot wines, featuring unique varietals and innovative co-fermented blends that highlight the region's terroir. The winery's creative cyanotype label designs are handmade by Jessica.

Visitors can enjoy relaxed wine tastings amid idyllic vineyard views, just a short drive from downtown Livermore. Known for its welcoming community atmosphere and engaging barrel tasting events, JMC Cellars offers a delightful, personal escape for wine enthusiasts seeking high-quality, distinctive pours in a picturesque setting.

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Friday, April 12, 2019

McKahn Family Cellars

McKahn Family Cellars

McKahn Family Cellars is located at 2245 South Vasco Road, Suite A in Livermore, California

McKahn Family Cellars
At McKahn Family Cellars wine tasting is all about sharing experiences and spending time together. Visitors are treated to a seated tasting experience in a relaxed, urban setting.

Wines are produced in very small quantities, with grapes sourced from two well-known Livermore Valley vineyards–Casa de Vinas on Greenville and Tesla Roads, and Raboli Vineyard, an older vineyard located off Mines Road.

Reservations are required for groups of five or more. Reservations are recommended for all groups to best accommodate a relaxed and memorable tasting experience.

Wine Varietals: Grenache, Petite Sirah, Rose of Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, Red Blend (Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah)

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L is for Livermore
An A-Z Journey Through Livermore, California
by Kori Barton (Author, Illustrator), Sammy Barton (Author)

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Husband-and-wife duo Sammy and Kori Barton deliver another gem in their delightful Hometown Highlights Alphabet Series. As a pastor and wordsmith, Sammy crafts sprightly rhymes that capture the essence of Livermore's most interesting landmarks.
Kori's vibrant, hand-illustrated artwork brings each letter to life with warm, whimsical details that evoke the Tri-Valley's sunny charm, making this book as visually engaging as it is educational.

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Livermore Wine Country Purple and Green Grapes
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Leisure Street Winery

Leisure Street Winery

Leisure Street Winery is located at 8953 Tesla Road in Livermore, California

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Wine Varietals: Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rose, Syrah, Zinfandel, Dessert Wine

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Mustard and Mayonnaise: A Collection of Memories From My Growing Up Years in Livermore, California
by Joanne Moomau Butterfield

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In Mustard and Mayonnaise, Joanne Moomau Butterfield evokes a bygone era when Livermore's vineyards and orchards framed a world of tight-knit community and resilient spirit. Her prose is warm and unpretentious, like a conversation over coffee—reminiscent of Laura Ingalls Wilder's reflective charm but grounded in California's Tri-Valley soil.
Short chapters capture fleeting moments—first crushes at school dances, the thrill of summer harvests, and the quiet resilience of a large household—blending humor with poignant reflections.

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Nella Terra Cellars

Nella Terra Cellars

Nella Terra Cellars is located at 5005 Sheridan Road in Sunol, California

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Wine Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rose, Petite Sirah, Viognier, White Sparkling Wine, GSM (similar to a Rhone Valley Blend)

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Sunol (Images of America)
by Victoria Christian

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In Sunol (Images of America), local historian Victoria Christian assembles a captivating black-and-white portrait gallery of this quiet Alameda County hamlet. Spanning from the 1850s Ohlone era to the mid-20th century, the book’s 200+ vintage photographs—many from private family albums—trace Sunol’s evolution from remote rancho to railroad stop to cherished rural enclave.
Standouts include rare shots of the 1883 Sunol Water Temple, the bustling Niles Canyon train depot, and the once-thriving Glen Eden nudist resort! Concise captions weave personal anecdotes with solid context, revealing how Sunol dodged urban sprawl while preserving its train tracks, general store, and small-town soul.

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