For winemakers, harvest season, when the bulk of the grapes are pick, pressed and fermented, brings anxiety, long hours, and a multitude of critical decisions to be made.  Also, know as crush season, it has historically also been a time to celebrate the harvest.

That’s especially true this year for the annual Livermore Valley’s Harvest Wine Celebration, which for the first time in its 36-year history was cancelled last year due to extreme heat.

What to Expect at the Livermore Harvest Wine Celebration

On Sunday, September 2nd of Labor Day Weekend, Livermore Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season and 37 years of the Harvest Wine Celebration.  Each  of the 35+ local wineries  will showcasing Livermore Valley wine, food, art, crafts and music for ticket holders.   Guests will experience the true personality of each winery through its wines, people, architecture and activities.  Ticket prices have been rolled back to $40 in advance and $45 at the event. Visit www.LVwine.org for tickets and details.  Tickets include wine tastings, commemorative Livermore Valley Wine Country GoVino glass, wine discounts and activities.  

Most wineries will honor event wristbands for free tasting on Monday as well.

Special Harvest Activities Include:

•  – Vineyard Tours at Murrieta’s Well
•  – Cork demonstrations at Retzlaff Vineyard
•  – Guided tour of the vineyards at Page Mill winery discussing organics, and the transition to biodynamic farming!
•  – Aroma bar at Big White House Winery
•  – Bottle your own Cuvee at Eckert Estate Winery
•  – Barrel and food pairing at Wente Vineyards
•  – Discussions with the Winemaker at Wood Family Vineyards

Click here to view the all of the participating wineries, activities, and other details for the weekend!

Here’s my advice for maximizing your enjoyment at a large-scale event like this

• Plan ahead to minimize driving between destinations.
• Get there as early as you can.  It can get very crowded in the afternoon, especially at the more popular wineries.  It’s also a great way to beat the heat a bit!
• Pace yourself.  It’s not a race.  Take some breaks.
• Eat and stay hydrated
• Use dump buckets or spit- liberally!
• Don’t wear perfume of cologne
• Wear dark clothes

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