The best wines of Livermore Valley

Discover the best wines of Livermore Valley of California as well as the best winemakers of Livermore Valley and estates of Livermore Valley to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Livermore Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Livermore Valley by region

Looking for a good wine of Livermore Valley of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Livermore Valley. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Livermore Valley with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Livermore Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Livermore Valley

Red wines from the region of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, bitumen leg of lamb or cassoulet.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Livermore Valley

On the nose the red wine of the region of Livermore Valley. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Livermore Valley. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Livermore Valley

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Livermore Valley

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petite Sirah
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Livermore Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Livermore Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Livermore Valley.

Discovering the wine region of Livermore Valley

The wine region of Livermore Valley is located in the region of San Francisco Bay of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Wente or the Domaine Wente produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Livermore Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Livermore Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of truffle, mocha or minerality.

In the mouth of Livermore Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth. We currently count 79 estates and châteaux in the of Livermore Valley, producing 513 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Livermore Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Livermore Valley

White wines from the region of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of gratin of coquillettes with ham, baked salmon mediterranean style or ham and comté quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Livermore Valley

On the nose the white wine of the region of Livermore Valley. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, red fruit or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Livermore Valley. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Livermore Valley

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Livermore Valley

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Viognier
  • Orange Muscat
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Livermore Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Livermore Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Livermore Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.

Great sparkling wines of Livermore Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Livermore Valley

Sparkling wines from the region of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of fish shells, christmas boots in knacki or small fry.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Livermore Valley

  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Livermore Valley

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The word of the wine: Castle

A term often used to designate wineries, even if they do not have a real castle.

Great pink wines of Livermore Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Livermore Valley

Pink wines from the region of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, farfalle à la montagnarde or turnip confit with parma cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Livermore Valley

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Livermore Valley. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Livermore Valley

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.72/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Livermore Valley

  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Counoise
  • Petite Sirah
  • Domina

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Livermore Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Livermore Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Livermore Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Livermore Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Livermore Valley

Sweet wines from the region of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, lamb mouse with onions and red wine or stuffed peppers.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Livermore Valley

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Livermore Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Livermore Valley

  • Zinfandel
  • Petite Sirah
  • Barbera
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Livermore Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Livermore Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Livermore Valley.

The word of the wine: Plant

Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.

Great natural sweet wines of Livermore Valley

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Livermore Valley

Natural sweet wines from the region of Livermore Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food such as recipes of spanish stew (cocido), duck aiguillettes with basalmic or delicious thai chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Livermore Valley

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Livermore Valley. often reveals types of flavors of oak, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Livermore Valley

  • Petite Sirah
  • Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Viognier
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Livermore Valley

A wine route planned in the region of Livermore Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Livermore Valley.

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News from the vineyard of Livermore Valley

Ancient elites drank wine infused with vanilla, says study

Researchers examining remnants of jars dating back to the kingdom of Judah found evidence that royal elites in Jerusalem may have been drinking wine ‘flavoured with vanilla’. It’s already known that wine has a long history in the region, and some studies suggest wines contained added spices or herbs. Yet researchers said they were surprised to find traces of vanillin in some of the ancient storage jars, which were excavated from debris caused by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE ...

WSET returns to mainland China

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has received official approval from the Chinese government to resume its operation in mainland China following a year of suspended business activities at the end of January 2021. WSET has appointed Willa Yang as chief representative to head up its operations in China. Yang previously held leadership roles at Wine Australia’s China office and the Australian Trade Commission. In addition, supporting its return to business in mainland China, WSET announc ...

New Zealand’s Craggy Range joins La Place de Bordeaux

The estate, which comprises the Gimblett Gravels (Hawke’s Bay) and Te Muna Road (Martinborough) vineyards, will be represented at La Place by two of the oldest négociants, CVBG and Mähler-Besse, in both Europe and Asia. The 2020 vintage of Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah and Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir will join the ranks of some of the world’s most renowned wines. La Place ‘made sense’ for Craggy with the estate focused on expanding its distribution reach within the world of fine wine, ...

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