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Livermore Valley wine country
The Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area, established in 1982, where Robert Livermore planted the first vines in the 1840s and historic wineries like Wente and Concannon have operated since the 1880s.
The Livermore Valley's wine region grew from vines planted by Robert Livermore in the 1840s, on land he ranched east of the bay. By the 1880s, three wineries—Wente, Concannon and Cresta Blanca—were established in the valley and are still operating today, making them among the oldest continuously operating wineries in California. The valley's gravelly soil and climate, shaped by the delta breezes that cool the region at night, proved ideal for both red and white varietals.
In 1982 the Livermore Valley was designated as the nation's nineteenth American Viticultural Area by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, recognizing over a century of winemaking history. The appellation now includes more than forty wineries and vineyards drawing visitors year-round for tastings, events and meals at valley restaurants. The wine business has become woven into the region's identity, supporting farm families and agricultural workers across multiple generations.
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