You just finished a great week of workouts at the gym. The cute spin guy gave you a high-five for not passing out again, and you’ve somehow managed to squeeze kale into nearly every meal. Now it’s Friday, and you’re out at dinner feeling supremely powerful. The waiter hands you the menu, your eyes glaze […]
While we’d all like to pretend we only open a good bottle of wine while surrounded by friends and loved ones in an upscale setting that may include uncomfortably high heels, classical music and fancy cheeses on tiny crackers, the truth is a little different. Honestly, most of us would really prefer to open a […]
Most of us have a bottle of wine tucked away in a cabinet somewhere, “just in case.” While emergency wine is a good idea in case an earthquake or the need to play presidential debate drinking games suddenly sneaks up on you, let’s be sure to squirrel away some cheap stuff for that. The problem […]
Over several decades, the ladies of Disney have become much more than typical damsels in distress. In reality, the same is true of women in the workplace as women take on less traditional roles in industries of every variety. In Livermore Valley, the booming wine industry is no exception. Winemaking and viticulture have traditionally been […]
Booking a flight or taking the highways and byways to the Tri-Valley? While packing your getaway bag to this NorCal destination, don’t forget these three essential items.
Public TV host Joseph Rosendo sets out on a California exploration through the state’s Tri-Valley region. He learns that while searching the world over for the exotic, often we miss the exciting, surprising and pleasurable experiences that await close to home.
McKay’s Taphouse and Beer Garden Tri-Valley beer lovers are collectively raising a pint to the long awaited opening of McKay’s Taphouse and Beer Garden. Owners Josh and Barbara McKay have taken a home built in the 1930s and created an inviting space serving up burgers, paninis, sausages and more along side 14 on-tap craft beers. […]
The Highland Gathering and Games features caber tossing, birds of prey, highland dancing, sheep dog trials, living history, bagpipe and drumming competitions. September 5 and 6 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Do You Speak Caledonian? from Visit Tri Valley on Vimeo.
As we bid the sizzling season adieu, here are four of the Tri-Valley’s most anticipated events to end summer on a high note. Enjoy! 1. 2015 Eugene O’Neill Festival September 4–October 4, Danville Eugene O’Neill, the only American playwright to win the Nobel Prize in literature, once called Danville home—and he wrote some of his […]
Tri-Valley clothing, accessories, and Beer Trail gear for your shopping pleasure, at our new Tri-Valley Mercantile Emporium. [ecwid widgets=”productbrowser search categories minicart” categories_per_row=”3″ grid=”3,3″ list=”10″ table=”20″ default_category_id=”0″ category_view=”grid” search_view=”list” minicart_layout=”attachToCategories”]
With more than 50 wineries to choose from in Livermore Valley, it’s hard to know where to begin. From crisp whites to deep ports, try this progressive tasting to please your palate. Steven Kent “Lola” 2014 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Our first destination is Steven Kent, owned by winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou, one of the best-known winemakers […]
Looking for a beer that pairs perfectly with hot summer nights and hot rods? Look no further than Goodguys Citra Haze, a limited-edition craft beer hitting taps across the Tri-Valley on Aug. 19 in honor of the Goodguys 29th West Coast Nationals. With hot rodders cruising in from all over the world, Goodguys plans to […]
