Every fall, the Livermore Valley Wine Country comes alive as our winegrowers pick the fruit of their labor (literally). The vineyards trade their summer green for gold, red, and amber, the crush pads run all morning, and the whole valley smells like grapes.
You don’t have to be a wine expert to love harvest season. Here’s what to know before you go, plus the tastings, stomps, and events worth building a weekend around.
Harvest season in the Livermore Valley Wine Country begins in mid-August and extends through the end of November. If you plan on visiting during harvest season, check out a list of our favorite fall activities.
There are nearly 50 wineries with tasting rooms in the Tri-Valley’s Livermore Valley. Each one is unique offering a different wine tasting experience. Download our free Livermore Valley Wine Country Map to use on your phone or print.
Fall brings out the good stuff. Estate tours, winemaker dinners, live music, comedy nights, happy hours, and tastings you won’t catch any other time of year. Here are a few worth planning a weekend around.
Kick off harvest season with the Women's Wine Collective at Olivina, where 14 female-driven Livermore Valley wineries pour the bottles they actually love. Meet the women behind the wines, grab something from the food truck, and settle in for the golden hour.
Seven acclaimed female chefs and eight female-led Livermore Valley wineries come together for a collaborative evening of hors d'oeuvres followed by a seated dinner, with each course paired to a local pour. It is a celebration of women supporting women and the artistry behind the region's food and wine scene.
Four days of eating and drinking your way through Livermore Valley, kicking off with Taste Our Terroir, where twenty winery and restaurant teams battle it out for the best pairing and you get a vote. From there, pick your adventure: a 1920s speakeasy, a New Orleans afternoon, a barefoot grape stomp, bubbles at brunch, or all of the above.
For those who enjoy curated tastings, expert guidance, and leaving the planning to someone else, the Livermore Valley Wine Country offers a variety of exclusive wine experiences ready to be booked.
Visit Wente Vineyards historic estate to enjoy their Cresta Blanca Tour, which includes an inside look at their Prohibition Era wine caves.
Tour the Livermore Valley Wine Country in style, on a air-conditioned trolley equipped with comfortable seats and a superior sound system. Choose from the Livermore Wine Trolley’s various tours, including their popular Sip & Savor Tour, which visits three wineries and includes a flight with small bite pairings at each stop.
Explore the Murrieta’s Well vineyards by foot and soak up the views of their estate by booking a spot on their Sunset Hike or Sunday Morning Hike experiences. Each hike includes a tasting experience.
On the Mello Cielo Vineyard Experience, hop aboard Ruby Hill’s personalized wine bus for a behind-the-scenes look at their vineyards and production process—complete with tastings of both released and barrel-aged wines, followed by a cozy sit-down tasting and food pairing near the iconic water tower.
Use our Wine Lover’s Guide to plan your next wine tasting trip to the Livermore Valley Wine Country. Browse some of our favorite wineries to soak up scenery, pack a picnic, or bring the kids, and more.
Livermore Valley Wine Country is easily accessible from all parts of the Bay Area and beyond, making it an ideal destination for a quick day trip or weekend getaway. Check out our Getting Here Guide for more detailed directions.
Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a relaxing weekend getaway, the Tri-Valley offers a variety of accommodation options. View Our Hotels →
