Wines, delicious. Service, friendly. Location, hidden jewel. This place is great. It's a bit of a drive to get to, but so worth it. I did the reserve tasting for $30. Now don't balk, you get 10 tastings! I live a big bold red and these were so good. I was hosted by Rich, he was a hoot and very informative and personable. If you like big reds, GO!!!! Oh! The locals are very friendly. read more

Decided to take my mother and father to Tunuta for Mother's Day and had an amazing time. Rich and Emilia were so personable and accommodating, it made for such a great day. We'd order a pizza to snack on as we tasted the fantastic wines. Everything was top tier, I highly recommend stopping by to anyone and everyone looking for some great Livermore wines. read more

We have always loved visiting Tenuta Winery, not just for their many amazing varital wines, two of which are our current favorites (Barbera and Tango blend)....but, Rich is the nicest host, sommelier, and trivia guru and historian of the winery's roots itself. Nancy, the founder, creator owner of Tenuta takes pride in offering her knowledge and teaches winemaking to the average wine connoisseur from beginners' growing techniques to harvesting mixing, crushing, aging and bottling. Her pizzas also add a yummy and complimentary food paring for a fair price. (Call ahead to see if they're serving pizza prior to ur visit.) Their reds are so so good and the atmosphere in and out is comfortable and relaxed either way. Inside a halfmoon shaped bar with iconic bar stools made out of wine barrel pieces add to the charm. The beautiful picture window of rows of grapes stretching out under the sun reminds you of an Italy scene in Tuscany. Outside there is a beautiful patio surrounded by sloping hills of grapes and many beautiful vistas for photo opps. Mainly, though, we remember and will return for the way we were treated, like "friends for life" the Tenuta Winery motto. Relaxing with good wine and good friends in a beautiful scenery.... What more could you ask for? read more

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We visited Tenuta Winery on Mother's Day as a group of 4 families, with 8 adults and 8 kids ranging from ages 5-14, and had the most special experience ever! Rich was an incredibly friendly and welcoming host who went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. The back room was perfect for the kids to play, with a foosball table and movies that kept them entertained the entire visit. The food was fantastic -- the pizzas were absolutely fresh and delicious -- and the complimentary mimosas for the moms were such a thoughtful touch. The beer drinkers in our group also loved the beer flight. One of the highlights for the kids was getting to cork the bottles themselves, and we loved that they took a photo of all the moms and turned it into a custom bottle label for us to take home as a keepsake. It's rare to find a place that caters so well to both adults and children, and Tenuta Winery truly made our Mother's Day celebration unforgettable. We'll definitely be returning for future special events! read more

Rich was wonderful and so personable and friendly! He really made our experience great. Very cozy winery with a relaxed vibe. We got a bottle of the blend which was decent. read more

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Rich was amazing and helped to make my mother's birthday very special. I highly recommend this place in terms of hospitality and the quality of the wines. It's beautiful area and location as well. read more

The employees were friendly overall but when we first walked in, it took a couple minutes until someone greeted and helped us even though someone behind the bar looked at us. We had the reserve flights and unfortunately they weren't making our taste buds happy. They were overall really dry and tasted strongly of the oak. There were a lot of tannins. It's probably not surprising that there were a lot of residue at the bottom of our glasses and the wines were kind of cloudy. Some of them were also on the sour side like what Annie T. said. A lot of seating outside and a good amount of indoor seating. The seating inside feels like you are hanging out in someone's living room with couches around. Unfortunately we were there for over an hour and we were checked in on once. I wish I was told more history of the grapes used and the wines themselves. Seemed like they were giving us our space. read more

Came here 1 hour before closing last Sunday. We were on the way back to LA from SF and the thought of seeing a vineyard came about. I don't remember the hosts name but he was a very friendly, accommodating gentleman. The establishment was clean and organized from the entrance to the bathrooms to the lounging area inside. The wines we sampled tasted, some great, some wasn't our cup of tea, but we all ended up getting glasses of what we wanted. And we even left with bottles to share with friends back home. Recommend this place! Thank you for your hospitality! read more

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My boyfriend and I had an absolutely phenomenal time here. California wine is both an interesting and competitive scene. Above all, we (Californians) want to try excellent wine and aren't willing to compromise on this (at least I am not!). But it's refreshing when you can find that elite quality at a place that is very relaxed, comfortable, and like home. I am happy to say we found this at Tenuta. To call it a "hidden gem" is an understatement. I appreciated the very knowledgeable staff who understood the winemaking process and obviously made deliberate choices with their grape selections for their winemaking, and for our tastings. But again, in a completely relaxed way. It's clear everyone there loves what they do, and above all, have great wine to share with their patrons. I'm looking forward to going back this season! read more

Rich was a wonderful host! We came in as a walk in and he was incredibly warm and welcoming. Very knowledgeable about the area! Would definitely recommend this place if it's your first time in the area. Not my style of wine, but it might be yours. Thank you!!! read more

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I was looking for something closer than Napa and came upon this gem on yelp! Celebrated my 24th birthday with my friends and family, and I loved it! Great quality wine especially because it's women owned and made! This is a very homey winery, due to the cold weather we were inside but the outdoor patio is beautiful! Staff was so friendly, and created such a great atmosphere for us. Thank you Rich, Nancy, and Stephanie! You guys really made my birthday a memorable one. read more

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Come for the wine - stay for the wine. Pub food - nope - don't do it... But again - the wine? Yes - yes. Loved the two white wine blends - Aria and Duet. Bought a bottle of each. Final bonus - the Chardonnay Port - can't wait to enjoy it with a nice flaky butter crust dessert! Very quiet and peaceful view and atmosphere. read more

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THE BEST winery I've been too I'm the Tri-Valley. We walked up and automatically saw how intimate the winery was. The venue was beautiful and the workers were so so kind. The Co-Owner was so nice and personable that the server thought we had came here before! Their motto is Give Us 30 Minutes and We'll be Friends for Life. Their motto is correct. They continuously acknowledged my little one and even came by with a stuffed teddy bear. The wine was spectacular. You have to try their Zinfandel!! They also do custom bottle labels on the spot. They do team building for businesses and have a room in the back you can use. Throughout the year they have egg hunts for Easter and they let kids smash grapes. I can't wait to return. They are kid friendly! Hospitality Wine read more

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Always nice to visit here. Great hosts provide a warm welcome. Make sure to text in advance to make a reservation. Outside seating has a nice view under the trees and umbrellas. Inside seating has comfortable couches. One of the few places where you can get both wine and beer. Decent tasting prices eg 10 for flight of 5. Food is also reasonably priced. read more

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This one is hard for me to review because I love the vibe of this winery. The staff are friendly, the venue is gorgeous (it's more tucked away than some of the bigger wineries), and the outdoor patio seating is small, but quaint. Unfortunately the upgrades premium flight was...ummm, let's just say... not our favorite. I think we only liked one and the others tasted more vinegar-y, but maybe it was just a bad day. We were there close to closing time. I'd say if you can, give Tenuda a chance. The vineyard and winery are beautiful, and the people are so nice! read more

Tenuta....only one letter away from Tenuto, the name of my beloved cat. When my gorgeous California cousin was planning our itinerary, she found this gem of a winery that happens to have a name she knew I would find intriguing. That's how we ended up spending a sunny May afternoon enjoying the wine and the views and the food at The Tenuta Vineyards in the rolling hills of Livermore. Due to the COVID situation, an advance food order and a reservation were required. Knowing that we would have an indoor table and that our food decision was already made removed the anxiety of wondering whether or not we'd find a table and our desired pizza toppings. We were warmly greeted by Rich and his colleagues, all who kept the water and wine flowing -- the "Friends for Life" motto felt genuine! Our pulled pork pizza was tasty. And the reserve list wine tasting provided generous pours of 3 whites and 7 reds. There was plenty of food and wine to share. When one of the team heard us mention the sparkling wine that wasn't on our chosen flight, she politely offered a generous complimentary taste. Nice touch! If we were in more of a beer tasting mood, Tenuta also offers a few interesting beers on tap. Another nice touch! And $15 discount was offered to defray the cost of purchasing a bottle of wine....yet another nice touch! After our tasting and meal, we sauntered around the seating areas and tap room. The amazing collection of LPs in the tap room and the cat photos and references gave Tenuta a wonderfully homey and mellow vibe. My sweet Tenuto would have felt as comfortable and relaxed as I did! Cheers!! read more

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Where has this winery been all my life?! Tenuta Vineyard is my new favorite winery! Rich is the most hospitable host and tasting guide! I loved our experience today and will definitely keep coming back! Such a beautiful place and vineyard to spend the afternoon at! And over 30 wines to choose from! They have sparkling wine and beer too! You don't have to worry about creating a wine tour itinerary just spend the whole day here! read more

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A small family owned winery in Livermore - you really feel like you're doing wine tasting in the family living room! Cozy, delicious wines, reasonably priced, and a positive experience overall. We came the day after Christmas and the family was just as kind and welcoming despite it being the holiday weekend. 5 wine flight for $10 and 10 wine flight for $20. Solid pours so you do really get to taste the actual wine and not wonder if you're tasting the glass and air like some of the "fancy" Napa/Sonoma wineries. It's a fairly low key environment, so great for friends, casual wine tasting, and conversation. The decorations and ambience are comfortable, but definitely different (in a good way if you're looking for it) than the ones up north. read more

came in on Christmas day and was greeted by Rich, and after 30 minutes we became friends for life. we did a basic 5 flights for $10 and also the 10 premium flights for $25. Rich was nice enough to stay longer than he supposed to, and the entire time we was super friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this place and will return to them whenever I have a chance to! read more

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Small, sweet place.. Parking is difficult and limited. There are plenty of choices and the best thing is they also have beer in case you're not a wine person. You need to know that you need to order your food ahead of time or you won't be able to order food when with arrive. (That was the only negative thing) Rich was fun and polite. He has a whole spew about the winery, how the owner is his GF & how he will be friends, like family within 30 mins.. everyone is polite and fun. read more

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The service was incredible- Rich was kind, friendly, and very helpful while we made our reservation and as we were picking our wines. The wine was delicious and the pours were very generous :) While you're here, please try the pizza - we came here over 2 months ago and we still crave it everyday. ( We recommend pre ordering the food so it is ready when you get there ) read more

Tenuta Vineyards - Veggie Pizza, Cheese platter, & Flight of Custom wine - Wineries Near Me - Livermore, California

The hosts were great! Took care of my wife, her mother, her best friend, and two kids. They loved their flights. They allowed our mellow dog to hang out. Everyone was excited to go back! read more

Great winery on a beautiful property with So many wines to choose from. Rich is such a great host. Comfy couches to sit and sip in. Good Food available if ordered ahead. They also have a beer room with local brews on tap. Highly recommend this Hidden gem read more

Says by appointment only, but called and they said they do take people that walk in. Which was great. Me and my best friend decided to go last minute and Rich was the only one working and let us decided where we wanted to sit. After we picked a spot he let us know that after 30 mins of being there that we would be friends for life. Which is a nice motto. Tried the $25 reserve tasting and the 10 wine selection for $10 I believe. The wines here are definitely unique in color and in taste. I have never been to a winery like this before where their reds look more like port wines. The service from rich was good until more people came in and he forgot my last 3 pours, but it's okay as he got to them after a reminder. Would I go back? I'm not sure, but it was worth trying once. read more

I've been visiting this establishment for two years now and have had wonderful experiences. It's not like a typical Vineyard it has a much more homey feel to it. It's like Tuscany in California. The butter wine is my favorite as well as the nice little snacks to complement the tastings We have had a few family events here and it has been amazing Rich and Nancy the owners are wonderful and extremely welcoming who made it such a nice family like environment for everyone. I can't wait for things to open up and normalize so we can have more fun times at Tenuta. Definitely "friends for life" read more

This is a great winery. The location is relaxing and great for families. Rich is really an awesome host and helps in big ways to navigate you to your favorite wine tastes. Whether it's a good table wine or the finer wine tastes you desire, this is the place. They also have local beers on tap to satisfy what mood you are in. Find one of the comfortable couches, sink in and enjoy! read more

Well this will be an odd winery revue, because I'm a beer drinker....which is why I was thrilled to discover they have a beer tasting room, "Breaking Beer". Took the Livermore Wine Trolley tour with a large family group. I'm a beer drinker, but hey, it's was all about hanging out with the family. To my surprise, they have a beer tasting room. The walls decorated with 80s album covers...all the music I grew up on! It as a little taste of heaven in a day full of cabs and Chardonnays. The host, Rich, was upbeat and friendly. read more

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I cannot explain how great the atmosphere that Rich and his staff create here. They did such a great job taking care of my big party. The wines, of course, were fantastic and there are even options for beer flights! I was so glad to hear that they had beer as well because not everyone in the party enjoys wine as much as beer. I was pleasantly surprised by the Rose. I normally am not a fan of Rose but this one at Tenuta is fantastic! I will definitely be coming back. Thank you Rich and staff!! It took less than thirty minutes to become friends for life. Also, the can create custom labels which I received for my birthday on my favorite wine of the evening. read more

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The first time I spent a half hour here, I was busy trying to keep my friends upright and stable. The co-owner greeted us outside and set us up in our own area with couches and sports on the big screen. They were so patient and kind to our rowdy crew, I vowed to return and give them proper business. So, for my birthday this was my first, and ended up being my only stop. In my mind, when I think Livermore wines, I immediately go to zinfandel. Some of my all-time favorite wines are zins and this area knows how to do it better than anywhere else I have been able to find. What I didn't expect, when I rolled up at 12:30 on a Saturday was a nearly empty tasting room and a Merlot that made me pick my jaw up off of the counter. I have no idea why this place is not packed. It's a wonderful undiscovered gem in the valley. The owners are like family, and the wines are unbelievable. I couldn't find a wine I didn't enjoy. A female vintner? Yes, and she knows what she is doing. I bought a case of futures, became a member, and got to work my own bottle of zinfandel right out of the barrel. The Aria white is wonderful and more than affordable. The owner promising to call me in a Darth Vader voice when the futures are ready = priceless. I haven't even gotten into the tap room aspect, or the awesome music. You can make requests and he will play it if he has it, and he has a huge playlist. My husband enjoyed a flight of brews. Their taps rotate, so there's always a reason to stop by. I know they say friends for life, I say I am a fan for life too. read more

Tenuta Vineyards - They let me cork it! - Wineries Near Me - Livermore, California

First time visiting Tenuta Vineyards and our experience was above and beyond our expectations. Anthony was our server and he was the most genuine, funny, down to earth person ever, definitely made our experience greater with just his presence. He is such an asset to this establishment, thank you for making my brothers anniversary a memorable one. We came on Valentine's Day, a busy day amongst most and even though they had a full house, Anthony and Rich made it a point to get us what we asked for within reason. The wine was good as we were informed they make their own, and for those who aren't big wine connoisseur's they had a good beer selection too. I will be back most definitely and I will continue to spread the word about this wonderful establishment! Thank you for caring for my family as if it were your own. We love this establishment xo read more

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I absolutely love coming here. This is my go to winery that I can show up as dressed up or dressed down as I want. The owners are super friendly and have the coolest stories to share. It literally feels like little Tuscany. You do have to make an appt and text ahead for food (the pizza is bomb!). Its super easy to do and definitely worth it. The vibe is very chill and relaxing. I love that they serve both beer and wine. If you sit inside the owner with play music, as he was a former DJ, and will play whatever song or genre of music you request. I feel very comfortable here, like I can be myself without putting on the fluff. read more

One of the greatest wineries I have been to. It is small and quaint on a much higher level on the mountain. The views are awesome, the sitting areas are great. We had a small company party there on a friday afternoon and it was so awesome. Every single person in our team loved it and plan to come back and visit more often. The plus side is that they have 'beer on tap' as well ! Rich's ,motto is 'Friends for life' and he lived up to his reputation. He made our party even more memorable for us. Everything was awesome - It is a must visit place for anyone who visits the Livermore wineries. read more

Had a great visit with Rich. Make sure to visit the taproom to see album cover collection. read more

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Bad wine good people. Decent beer, decent views. Come here to have good conversation but don't expect anything from the wines especially reds, which are undrinkable. Service - 5/5 White wine - 2/5 Red wine - 1/5 read more

Really pains me to give a less-than stellar review to a place with such top-knotch customer service. If this review was based on customer service alone, it would have easily been a 5/5. But a major problem: This is a winery, and the wine was not good. SERVICE (5/5) Everyone is genuinely friendly and happy to help you! There was a couple near us who had just got engaged, and all the staff made a huge deal, played a special song for them, gave them bubbly etc. I loved it! PRICE (5/5) Very reasonably priced tastings. 10 tastings for $10? Hell ya! You really can't find a better deal. We excitedly purchased two of those.. but did not get through all 10 tastings because... WINE (1.5/5) I seriously hate to be so critical. The staff was lovely, the ambiance awesome, the winemaker is female, and even some of the proceeds of certain bottles went straight to Breast Cancer Research!! Like seriously, I wanted to love this place! But the wine tasted so.. unrefined. Out of the 7 or so we were able to try.... only the "Blush" Pinot Grigio was good. Most wine fell in the spectrum of bearable to not safe for consumption. Stay away from the "Barrel" Cabernet (it came from a barrel but they served it from a plastic juice container... I should have taken that as a warning). OVERALL (2.5/5): If you are not a big wino and/or if you are intimidated by the wineries in Napa and Sonoma this might be a good place to start. If you are actually interested in wine, stay away! read more

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Was a really nice find to taste their wine. Very spacious outdoor with tables and comfortable indoor as well. Likes how the wine flights are set up where you get to choose your own tastings from a long list. I very much enjoyed most of the wine that I tasted. The service was attentive and we received some stories about the vineyard. We enjoyed our time here very much, nestled within the vineyards and had a view of Livermore below. We will definitely come back for more tastings. read more

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This was our second stop on the Livermore Wine Trolley. This is a cool place, and Rich could not have been more welcoming! I hate to say this, but the wine wasn't greatest. However, the 2014 Chardonnay was a solid wine and they will even put your picture on it to make it specialized. The saying is, "Give us 30 minutes, and we will be friends for life." And I believe it! COOL THINGS: 1) They serve local beers in addition to the wine 2) This is one of three wineries where the winemaker is a woman. read more

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Amazing experience!! Upon arrival, Rich welcomed and treated us as if we were royalty and made this such a wonderful and memorable tasting experience for us. We'd just come from another winery that was probably one of the worst experiences ever to Tenuta where the experience was beyond exceptional! Several of us ordered the reserve tasting that arrived beautifully presented on a wine flight sampler tray. Beer flights are also offered which ended up being a big hit in our group as well. Rich continued to stop by and check in on us and made our visit so much fun. We will definitely be back and will be bringing even more friends! Rich and Nancy, keep doing what you're doing. Tenuta does it right! Friends and fans for life! Lydia read more

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Quaint and quiet small winery complemented by great hospitality. Pub food menu is good although it is recommended to order ahead of time. Wine tasting options are great ranging from $10 - 25 pp. read more

Friendly people, nice wines, good food and great view. I would recommend tasting white wines. They also have local beers on tap.