Bryersantís: Livermore's Own Wine Blog

McGrail Vineyard’s 2008 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Carl — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:22:39 +0000

If you recall, I blogged about McGrail Vineyard taking the Top Red category in the in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition back in January. In my blog I mentioned that I didn’t have a chance to taste it. Let me tell you, it was worth the wait. I had the opportunity [...]

Las Positas Vineyards Winemaker Shines in Livermore

Julia — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:06:33 +0000

Today I had a golden experience as I was able to bask in the glorious sights, sounds, and tastes of Livermormore’s own Las Positas Vineyards, which is located at 1828 Wetmore Road, here, in the heart of the Livermore Valley wine country. This winery offers a spectacular view of our gorgeous land and [...]

Fenestra Winery

Jenny — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:59:25 +0000

This past Friday afternoon, Rachel, Julia, Ken and I decided to pay a visit to Fenestra Winery. It has been some time since we had been there, and, in wanting to keep up with the latest releases around town, we felt like we needed to get back. I have always loved Fenestra for it’s picturesque [...]

Longevity: The Road to Recovery

Ken — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:36:22 +0000

For those of you who are familiar with Longevity Wines, you know that 2011 was a scary and trying time for the Long’s after Phil had his run in with the wine barrel. I just received Longevity’s newsletter and found that a documentary was filmed by David Alvarado, about Phil’s road to recovery. Watching the [...]

2007 Harris Tesla Cabernet Sauvignon

Julia — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:01:42 +0000

I had an opportunity to taste Harris Tesla’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon this evening. Might I suggest you do the same? This was an absolutely beautiful wine. Crisp, dry, with an earthy nose and an indescribably lovely ending taste that takes your palette on a journey to wonderland. This smooth, silky, even inky wine will awaken [...]

G.O. Wine alert! EOS Paso Robles Zinfandel Port

Jenny — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:09:23 +0000

The Livermore Grocery Outlet just received EOS Paso Robles Zinfandel Port. This is an excellent port at an excellent price – $5.99 per bottle! This port boasts “Intense aromas of cherry and blackberry that lead to a complex mix of licorice, peppermint, black pepper and caramel. Full-bodied with profound jammy fruit flavors, the wine has a [...]

Enjoy This Valentine’s Day At The Winemaker’s Pour House

Todd — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:25:08 +0000

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Where will you be taking your sweetheart? The Winemaker’s Pour House in downtown Livermore has an incredible dinner planned that is sure to send your loved one’s love meter spinning. There is no time to waste as this dinner is almost sold out. Be sure to make your reservations [...]

Longevity 2009 Lodi Zinfandel

Julia — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:09:59 +0000

After a day that seemed that it would never end, Carl texted me a picture of a beautiful poured glass of Longevity’s 2009 Lodi Zinfandel to my phone while I was still finishing up work at 9:00pm. It was one of those days that felt like I was a hamster on it’s wheel, wearing my [...]

Valentine’s Day In Wine Country

Jenny — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:21:08 +0000

As I sit and listen to Frank Sinatra sing “Summer Wind” and sip on a Malbec, I am reminded of how February is one of my favorite months of the year. I am a sucker for all that is romantic. Hearts, flowers, everything colored red, pink and purple, sappy love songs, chocolate, and of [...]

Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles is Back

Ken — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:07:16 +0000

Out of pure selfishness I was hesitant to put this out as a wine alert, but when I received an email from one of our close followers, Robin, I knew it had to be done.

It’s true. The 2010 edition of the Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles Rhone Style Blend out of Paso Robles is [...]