Livermore: Live a Little More (Part 1)

Livermore Vineyards

I’ve been going to Livermore California for over 25 years. My sister lived there and worked at Livermore Labs, where a lot of winemakers actually come from. We would pack a picnic and head out to the wineries. Back in the 90’s Livermore was an up and coming wine region living in the shadow of its famous neighbors to the north- Napa and Sonoma. Continue Reading →

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The Spirit of Alliance: Oregon’s Philosophy of Collaboration

Although grapes have been planted in the Oregon Territory as far back as 1847, the 1960’s and 70’s were a time of rebuilding after the end of Prohibition in 1933. more »