I had my first taste of Charles R at a Sauvignon and seafood event last month and wanted to visit…read moreto try a wider selection of their wines. Situated in the hills, you drive down a gravely dirt road of which they have amusing signs attached to barrels letting you know you're ALMOST there. Once you pull into the clearing, a cute tasting room is situated amongst the trees and opens up to a scenic patio canopied by nature. While I didn't take any bottles home this time around, I did enjoy my tasting and look forward to another future visit.

The wines weren't really to our taste. Most were light and not complex. The sparkling wine was semi…read moresweet. Mostly fruity wines with an exception of an earthy cabernet. We walked in on a Sunday around 1pm. It was Valentines weekend but it wasn't busy. Only one male staff helping pour the wines. He was knowledgeable about the wines. $20 to taste 6 wines. They have outside and inside seating. It's a smaller winery. It was a bit of an off road to get to the winery.

Omega Winery is such a gem! We went for the Wednesday Flight & Bites, and it was absolutely…read moreamazing. For only $18, we enjoyed a wine tasting paired with sliders, and everything was delicious. The sliders were seriously so good, and the wines were a perfect match. The whole experience felt fun, welcoming, and such a great value. I also love supporting a woman-owned business, which makes Omega Winery even more special. Highly recommend stopping by, especially for their Wednesday Flight & Bites :) I can't wait to try their first Sunday of the month silent book club sipping event that sounds amazing as well.

Updated because wine not : Probably one of my favorite wineries in Livermore. Cozy, friendly…read moreatmosphere with top tier service from the owners and their staff. You literally feel like you're a part of their inner circle with how welcoming and inviting you feel upon arrival. The wine is superb. The interactive events they have are amazing and the food is unmatched. Definitely a hidden gem in Livermore! They have wine and also new vintage is poured here, kind of like a wine spritzer on tap or in a can. Really anything you taste here is good! Check them out.

We walked in Sunday close to 2pm and it was empty. We sat right in front of the owner Chris at the…read morecounter. The wines were fruity, but some tasted aged , tannic, and or bland. Nothing really stood out to us for us to purchase a bottle to waive the $10 tasting fee. But we got to taste 8 wines! Very generous of Chris. 1 restroom inside. This tasting room is located in business area. Big parking lot shared with other businesses. They sell chips and soda. Sparkling brut - a little sweet, refreshing Pinot Gris- bland Pinot noir- not bad Spicy rack- tastes aged 2017 zin- aged Barbera- tart Cabera- fruity, smooth Cabernet- tannic

Chris greeted us warmly into his tasting room with open arms! It's rare to experience such…read morehospitality in wine towns nowadays, especially since the pandemic. The room was cozy and intimate, Chris poured each wine, giving us a unique opportunity to taste the love, patience, and incredible attention to detail that went into each bottle. I had previously given up on red wines because they often cause me pain the next day, but I was pleasantly surprised by a 2013 Syrah and a Pinot Noir, a grape I usually avoid. The Chardonnay was unoaked, but still very respectable and I could taste the pure chard grape flavor as if the grape was looking at me from the bottle saying "THIS is what I'm SUPPOSED to taste like honey, not the malolactic oak! If I were still an avid wine enthusiast, I would have joined their wine club. It's great that he had wine priced by the glass on his menu for those interested in focusing on one type of wine or simply wanting to relax with a glass without feeling pressured to taste a planned flight at only 1-ounce intervals. Best believe if I find myself in Livermore during operating hours, I shall return to fill up on Chardonnay and buy more Syrah to stock my cellar (aka closet under the stairs) ;)

We had reservations for Saturday at 1pm. Tasting flight is $20 for 5 wines. Outside and indoor…read moreseating. 2 Restrooms are outside. Dog friendly. If they have food truck, you cannot bring outside food. Female staff was nice. It was a busy day and they were trying their best to bring out the wines in timely basis. Their wines didn't wow us, but the best wine was the True Red Lot. It was bolder in taste. Most of the wines were dry, fruity, and light tasting. Rose- alcohol after taste, but smells good, fruity Sauv Blanc- light tasting , fruity Chardonnay- not buttery, not heavy or too light Grenache- light tasting, peppery strong smell Infrared- bland tasting , doesn't smell good True red lot: best red, fruity, bold

We are exploring the Livermore wine region. This is a…read morewonderful winery with history in the area. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Nostalgic Summer Afternoon Under the Trees What a…read morespectacular way to spend a warm summer afternoon! My wife and I stopped by Mitchell Katz on a 100-degree day, but sitting outdoors under the deep shade of their trees with a gentle breeze keeping us cool was incredibly comfortable. It actually transported me right back to the magic of school summer breaks growing up in India. The wine flight itself was an absolute treat. We started with the "Sunshine" Sauvignon Blanc, which was the perfect, crisp welcome pour (honestly, it would make a stellar candidate for a sparkling wine!). While the '22 "Wet My Lips" Rosé was just okay for us, the reds and the sweet finish completely blew us away: * '22 Casa de Vinas Merlot: This completely redefined what a Merlot should be. Incredible spicy richness with a beautiful, lingering finish. * '21 "Fat Boy" Cabernet: Lush, velvety, sweet, and tangy with a gorgeous hint of spice in the aroma. It is exactly the bold, unapologetic "Fat Boy" Cabernet Mitchell envisioned. (I was in heaven, though my wife found it a bit on the sour/tangy side!) * '21 Livermore Cabernet: A crowd-pleaser that my wife highly approved of--it carried a touch more sweetness to perfectly balance out that vibrant acidity. * '22 Mt Meanao Late Harvest Zinfandel: Liquid summer. Reminded us of plum, pluot, and honey married with sweet orange marmalade, leaving a gorgeous, spicy fruit finish that just stayed with you. If you are looking for an unpretentious, high-character boutique winery with phenomenal reds and a relaxing outdoor vibe, Mitchell Katz is a gem. This was hands-down the best summer late afternoon we've spent in the valley!

Came wine tasting here with my husband on a Saturday. We didn't have a reservation and just walked…read morein, that's not typically our style but it was a last minute decision and figured we would try. They were able to accommodate us, I think also in part probably because it was blazing hot this day, so perhaps they weren't as full as they usually are for a Saturday, but great for us! I think it's great that they allow you to bring your own food, though I wish we had known ahead of time, (again, last minute decision so I didn't do my research) we definitely would've brought some snacks since they do not sell food. It was a hot day, and Brent promptly brought over a carafe of water, which we appreciated. The winery is intimate, but it has a lot of character. On the west side, you can overlook the vineyards, which was lovely. Since it was a hot day, not many people were out there on that side, so we had that side of the house to ourselves. The tasting included 6 wines, a mix of whites and reds. Since I'm more partial to whites, I asked if I could swap some of the reds for more whites instead, and Brent happily accommodated me. He was kind and friendly throughout. I also love bubbles, and at first he mentioned he didn't have an open bottle, but I said I would still buy it anyways. But later he found one and poured me some of their sparkling, it was delicious! I should've bought 2!! He asked us what we wanted to re-visit and my husband picked the Fat Boy. We picked up a bottle of that one too. I will be coming back for another sparkling or two! Overall, a great experience thanks to Brent. Next time we'll definitely bring some snacks to enjoy alongside the tasting!

I've frequented this winery numerous times and it never disappoints…read more I meet the wine meetup I'm a part of and we had a lovely time drinking wine and having engaging conversations. *Sauvignon Blanc was spicy and dry *Riesling slightly sweet *Rosè sweet and spicy *Teroldego fruity aroma tannic & bitter not a favorite *Merlot had a fruity aroma smooth & slightly tannic *LVVC Red Blend was very Cab forward Overall a lovely tasting with an assortment of wines that were a hit with a few misses Also, our server Alison was the best!

We visited JMC cellars later in the afternoon. The tasting room had a steady stream of customers…read moreinside and out with very friendly and helpful tasting guides. We enjoyed every wine we tried, and we got to meet the owner and winemaker. Bonus! Thanks, jmc! We enjoyed our tasting and will return.

Place was nice and quiet when we went. I am not sure if we were there too early, but there wasn't a…read morelot of people there, but I am not complaining since we had the whole place to ourselves. The charcuterie board was good and complemented well with their wine. We used a Groupon which came with a bottle of wine to take home. They have cats which I enjoyed their company. Definitely a hidden gem in Livermore area.

This was my second time to Leisure Street Winery, and the two ladies that were working that day…read morewere pleasant, friendly, and helpful. They accommodated our large group and we were able to sit inside, since it was so hot. Their tasting menu has two whites and three reds for $15 or wine by the glass ranging from $10 to $15. I'm more of a white wine drinker and out of the two whites the "2023" Pinot Grio was the best, crisp and refreshing not too tart. The tasting room has ample outside seating with an area for band performances. The tasting room inside is small but spaced out for adequate seating. A pleasant and enjoyable afternoon with engaging conversations. This winery didn't have a lot to choose from for my palate but I was very pleased with my glass of Pinot Grio.

Another great tasting experience of 8 wines for $15. A mix of white, red, and blends. They rotate…read moretheir tasting menu monthly. My servers and owners were Doug and Tim and they were fabulous. The reds were spicy and flavorful not too tannic and their Rosè had an interesting twist, Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc. I'm not a fan of Malbec but this blend was smooth and flavorful. Tim gave an impromptu tour of their warehouse and storage facilities, and I had an informative discussion with him, regarding all things wine and learned a thing or two. Their tasting room is small, bar style seating, tables of two, and when I arrived a large party was seated in the corner of the tasting room. Quaint and cozy with amazing wines.

We had a Groupon and so glad we did, because it gave us a reason to try Arroyo Cellars…read more We had a fantastic time, met John and Nancy, One of the owners and wine makers. They were as great a part of the experience as the wine was. Come to this location, you won't be dissapointed