Livermore Vintners Celebrate Harvest With Food-Wine Initiative

LIVERMORE VALLEY, CA — It's our favorite time of year in wine country: harvest.

And though 2020's harvest may look a bit different than those in years past, Livermore Valley vintners are still seeking to make this year special. Amid California Wine Month, local vintners have launched the "Perfect Pairings" initiative to match Livermore Valley wines with recipes that elevate the dining experience to the next level.

There are options abound. Pair Omega Road Winery's Alicante Bouschet Rose with an herbed, pomegranate-topped salmon. More of a steak person? Try a Murrieta's Well cab with a T-bone steak. Vegetarians: You're covered too. Try a vegetable risotto with a glass of Wente Vineyard Morning Fog Chardonnay.

See more "Perfect Pairings" recipes at the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association website.

But it's not just food and wine that go well together. The LVWA is also spotlighting inseparable vintners, from husband-wife duos to wineries run by families and friends.

Meet some of the many friendly faces of Livermore Valley's wine country here.

If you're still getting the urge to head to the tasting room, tastings are available outdoors and in-person, with a reservation. Many wineries are offering virtual tastings.

See which wineries remain open during the pandemic here.