Presented by Livermore vaLLey WinegroWers association

LIVERMORE VALLEY’S PREMIER FOOD & WINE AFFAIR

July 23-26, 2015

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thank you to our sPonsors

Welcome to Taste Our Terroir 2015We are delighted that you are joining us for this celebration of outstanding

wines, fine cuisine, unique experiences and, of course, our terroir.

Throughout the year, Livermore Valley growers closely monitor the development

of their grapes, from bud break in the spring to harvest in the fall. While climate

is the main factor regulating the tempo of grape growth, terrain, soil and farming

techniques also play key roles.

The interaction of these factors is complex, controlling the character and quality

of the wines. The French refer to this as gout de terroir or “taste of the land.”

Terroir expresses “a sense of place,” as local conditions of land, climate, culture

and technique create attributes specific to a region.

Throughout this four day event, wineries across our region will host cooking

demos, wine seminars, vineyard tours and other unique experiences.

Thanks to our sponsors, whose generous support of this celebration is essential

and appreciated. Thanks to the vintners and chefs, lodging partners, volunteers,

Association members, board of directors, staff, and to Heather McGrail, our

event chairperson.

We look forward to sharing Livermore Valley’s terroir with you!

Chris Chandler, Executive Director Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association

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Weekend At-a-Glance

WEEKEND EVENT DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE STARTING ON PAGE SIX.

Join us for this weekend celebration of outstanding Livermore Valley wines and fine cuisine.

Savor the distinct flavor of our terroir and experience our unique wine country personality

that makes guests feel like old friends.

TICKETS AND DETAILS AT LVWINE.ORG

THURSDAY, JULY 23

6-9pm Signature Event: Taste Our Terroir Casa Real

FRIDAY, JULY 244-6pm From Vine to Table:

A Tasting of Wine, Olive Oil & Cheese Retzlaff Estate Winery

7-9pm Cooking Demonstration & Dinner with Rocky Fino Page Mill Winery

SATURDAY, JULY 2511am-1pm Secrets of a Sommelier:

The Art of Blind Tasting Double Barrel Wine Bar

1:30- 3:30pm Wine and Wood-Fired Pizza:A Component Tasting Fenestra Winery

4-6pm The Chardonnay Collective Darcie Kent Vineyards

6-9pm A Progressive Wine Country DinnerGarré Vineyard & Winery, Les Chênes Estate Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyard

6:30-8pm From Portugal to Livermore Valley:An Exploration of Port Cedar Mountain Winery

SUNDAY, JULY 2611am-1pm Livermore Valley

Heritage Varietal Tasting Murrieta’s Well

1:30–3:30pm The Cabernet Collective McGrail Vineyards & Winery

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Thursday, July 23rd at Casa Real Event CenterLivermore Valley’s annual quest for food and wine pairing excellence features winemakers partnered with Bay Area chefs to compete for honors. Meet winemakers and chefs while sampling creations highlighting the valley’s terroir. Wine and food judges participate in a blind tasting and present awards to the winning teams. Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice White and Red pairing awards! A limited number of VIP tickets grant you access to the event an hour early. [$125 VIP, $85 advance thru 7/9, $95 After]

Winery RestaurantAuburnJames Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AuburnJames WineryJohn Evan Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elisa’s CateringConcannon Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Underdog Wine BarCrooked Vine Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mario’s French DipsCuda Ridge Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Posada RestaurantDarcie Kent Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forno VecchioEagle Ridge Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terra MiaGarré Vineyard & Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garré CafeLas Positas Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sabio on MainLongevity Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Bridges Golf ClubMcGrail Vineyards & Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . Beet’s Hospitality GroupMitchell Katz Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smokin’ Hot Meats 'n' TreatsNottingham Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zephyr Grill and BarRetzlaff Estate Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheese TherapyThe Steven Kent Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double Barrel Wine BarVasco Urbano Wine Company . . . . . . . . . . Revel Kitchen and BarWente Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Restaurant at Wente VineyardsThe Winemakers Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Grill at Wente VineyardsWood Family Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Street Alehouse

Our Signature Event

Teams

On the PatioEhrenberg Cellars, Murrieta’s Well, Page Mill Winery, Pat Paulsen Vineyards, and The Steven Kent Winery

In the Dessert Room Sponsored by sysco

Bent Creek Winery, Charles R Vineyards, Cedar Mountain Winery, Fenestra Winery, and The Singing Winemaker

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Deborah GrossmanCulinary Journalist

Deborah Grossman is a Pleasanton-based journalist who discovers behind-the-scenes stories on winemakers and the land where they work. She contributes to publications such as Wine Enthusiast, The Tasting Panel, Edible East Bay, and many more. Her articles delve into topics that color and inform the wine industry.

Mary OrlinJournalist, Huffington Post & Bay Area News Group

Mary Orlin is the staff wine writer at the Bay Area News Group. Mary is also the WineFashionista, blending wine and fragrance with style. She is a James Beard Award-winner and Emmy award-winning wine TV producer and writer. Mary was the Executive Producer of the NBC show In Wine Country and CNN Travel Now. She is also a Certified Sommelier and WSET Advanced Certified with Merit.

Sara HareCulinary Journalist, Diablo Magazine

Sara Hare has traveled millions of miles for great food and wine. She published her first article in The Wine Spectator and for the last 20 years she has contributed to top wine and food magazines. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for wine has led her to nearly every corner of the wine world where she has covered stories for a raft of publications.

The Judges

People’s Choice AwardsYour red and white chips are your ballot. Please visit the voting table

before 8pm to select your favorite red and white pairing.

Silent AuctionDon’t miss these exclusive lifestyle and wine lots.

Wine StoreBe sure to take home your favorite wines to create your own perfect pairings.

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FRIDAY | JULY 24

From Vine to Table: a tasting of wine, olive oil & cheese4PM - 6PM at Retzlaff Estate Winery

Our weekend begins with an unparalleled combination of Livermore Valley’s terroir. Begin the day of exploration with a private tour of the Retzlaff Estate Winery and their certified organic vineyards. You will rove the vines with winemaker Aaron Taylor, whose parents planted the vines back in 1977. Aaron will then lead you through an educational tasting of Retzlaff wines. After the tour you will enjoy a special olive oil tasting from Livermore Valley’s Olivina along with some delicious artisanal morsels from Cheese Therapy. [$55]

Cooking Demonstration with Rocky Fino7PM – 9PM at Page Mill Winery

There is never a dull moment with Chef Rocky Fino, the nationally recognized cookbook author of “Will Cook for Sex”. During this two hour cooking demonstration, you are guaranteed to be entertained. Chef Rocky will prepare three delectable and attainable recipes paired with Page Mill’s award-winning wines. Ingredients are provided by Whole Foods Dublin, where they are passionate about great tasting food that is fresh and wholesome. This is not only an opportunity to learn ‘how’ to cook, but more importantly Rocky will impress upon you ‘why’ to cook. [$75]

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SATURDAY| JULY 25

Secrets of a sommelier: the art of blind tasting11AM - 1PM at Double Barrel Wine BarIf you’ve always been a little mystified by how professionals describe and compare wines, you are not alone. Join sommelier Gerald Gilligan from Double Barrel Wine Bar, in this interactive introduction to blind tasting. You will take a step-by-step sensory journey through six world class grape varietals. Discover the clues that each wine holds to its true identity. By the end of the seminar you will have the confidence and the opportunity to compete in a blind tasting competition. [$65]

Wine and Wood-Fired Pizza: a component tasting1:30PM - 3:30PM at Fenestra WineryJoin winemaker and proprietor, Lanny Replogle, for an unmatched tasting experience of his award-winning Bordeaux blend, Conjugation. Lanny will lead you through a deconstructed tasting of the 5 different components used in the “meritage” blending of this one of a kind wine. Each taste of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot will be carefully paired with a wood-fired pizza by Soleil Pizza, a Livermore Valley favorite. [$45]

The Chardonnay Collective4PM - 6PM at Darcie Kent VineyardsJoin us for an in-depth examination of this multi-faceted varietal. Enjoy a special reserve tasting of Livermore Valley Chardonnays from 3 Steves Winery, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Nottingham Cellars, and Page Mill Winery. These local winemakers will explore the many distinct differences that Chardonnay can exhibit from various vineyards within the Livermore Valley. [$55]

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SATURDAY EVENING | JULY 25

A Wine Country Dinner

6PM - 9PM at Garré Vineyard & Winery, Les Chênes Estate Vineyards, and Eagle Ridge Vineyard

An evening tour through Livermore Valley with the stars sparkling and the moon illuminating the vineyards, is not an evening you will soon forget. Our first stop will be at Garré Cafe where you will start off your evening with hors d’oeuvres and a salad. Once finished, you will experience dinner at Les Chênes Estate Vineyards where you will enjoy an unmatched ambiance. To finish the evening you will arrive at the rustic barn of Eagle Ridge Vineyard and indulge in sweets paired with a dessert wine. [$100]

From Portugal to Livermore Valley: an exploration of port6:30PM – 8PM at Cedar Mountain Winery

Join us in Cedar Mountain Winery’s new tasting room for a Port seminar and tasting. Learn the history of Port and how it is made from Cedar Mountain’s Winemaker, Earl Ault. Taste a variety of award-winning Cedar Mountain Winery Ports along with California and Portuguese Ports. [$35]

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SUNDAY | JULY 26

Livermore Valley Varietal Heritage Tasting

11AM - 1PM at Murrieta’s Well

Experience a fun and educational afternoon hosted by Murrieta’s Well and The San Francisco Wine School. Learn about the Livermore Valley’s significant role in the birth and growth of California’s wine industry. Learn what makes Livermore Valley a unique region while you taste some of the region’s best wines. Taste wines from Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, Concannon Vineyard, Nottingham Cellars, The Steven Kent Winery and Darcie Kent Vineyards. Light appetizers will be available. [$45]

The Cabernet Collective1:30PM – 3:30PM at McGrail Vineyards & Winery

Sip, swirl, and savor top Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignons in a blind tasting. Join winemaker Mark Clarin from McGrail Vineyards & Winery, winemaker Collin Cranor from Nottingham Cellars, and winemaker Steven Mirassou from The Steven Kent Winery for an intriguing blind tasting of six Cabernet Sauvignons all grown in the Livermore Valley. In a panel discussion, learn how to blind taste. Once you have guessed which wine is associated with which producer, we will unveil the wines and you will learn how each vineyard and winemaker adds their own touch. Enjoy light snacks following the seated tasting and mingle with the winemakers. [$65]

DECEMBER 5-6 12-4:30PM

Join us for a Livermore Valley Wine Country holiday tradition. Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more. Donated toys are given to the local Toys for Tots program. Admission is free, however, tasting fees may apply and vary by winery.

SEPTEMBER 6 | 12-5PM

On Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, over 40 wineries celebrate the exciting crush season. Each winery hosts activities including wine tasting, arts, crafts and music. Wine lovers come from all over the Bay Area and beyond for the past 30 years to enjoy this unique event. This annual event is only open to ticket holders – don’t miss out on this wine country celebration!

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