Brian Talley’s Guacamole

This guacamole recipe comes from California's Talley Farms. This classic and simple dish uses ripe Haas avocados and comes together in a few minutes...

An Armchair Traveler's Guide to Napa Valley Wine Country

Want to travel to Napa without leaving the house? Explore world-famous Napa wine regions and where to find virtual tastings with this guide...

Livermore Valley Annual Events

Join Livermore Valley wineries, meet winemakers, sample wines still in development right out of the barrel and take the opportunity to purchase futures for your very own wine cellar. Start your morning with a wine country brunch, and keep an eye out for one of the many barrels on the Painted Barrel Trail. The hills are green and vines are just beginning to bud. Enjoy this beautiful time to visit wine country!

The Perfect Day in Livermore Valley

The Mediterranean climate of the Livermore Valley means the area can be enjoyed year-round -- but when summer arrives, so does a palpable feeling of excitement with the many special events in the region...

Livermore Valley Wine Country

New Studies Reveal the Diversity of the Maritime-Influenced Livermore Valley

One of the most memorable times in my adult life when I felt the coldest despite being in above-freezing temperatures, was in the Livermore Valley. The occasion was an evening outdoor concert in the month of September, featuring jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall. The grape-growing season in this part of the Bay Area was still in full swing and the clusters hanging on so many vines nearby needed more warm weather to fully ripen...